Based on the novel by Edith Wharton (1st ed. 1920).
New York, 1870. Ellen Olenska is an American woman returning from Europe after a failed marriage. Everybody initially rejects her, but Newland Archer, a young lawyer, defends her and convinces the high society to change their attitude toward her. Newland and Ellen fall in love with each other, but she hasn't gotten a divorce and, more importantly, he is engaged to another woman.
Second viewing. An excellent film, with excellent performances. The extensive use of voiceover gives it a literary air and helps understand the inner workings of the characters' minds. The recurring images of dishes remind us that these are very rich people.
Rating: 83 (unchanged)
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