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Effie Gray

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Period drama based on a true story, starring Dakota Fanning, Tom Sturridge, Greg Wise and Emma Thompson. In 1848, 19-year-old Euphemia "Effie" Gray marries acclaimed art critic and historian John Ruskin, but a combination of her innocence and his sexual dysfunction means their relationship is fraught with frustration. However, when Effie falls in love with Pre-Raphaelite painter John Everett Millais, the result is a scandalous court case that outrages Victorian society.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Trevor Johnston

Eminent critic John Ruskin, a key figure in the Victorian art scene, remains equally well known for his scandal-hit private life, which this period drama, written by Emma Thompson, explores from the perspective of his long-suffering spouse. Former child star Dakota Fanning looks every inch the big-eyed, pale-skinned Pre-Raphaelite heroine as the naive young bride who discovers her mother-dominated husband has little sexual interest in her, yet has little prospects of escaping marriage to this distinguished public figure. Note-perfect performances enhance this fascinating true story, with an excellent Greg Wise rendering the cruel but troubled Ruskin something of a tragic figure and Fanning hugely affecting in the lead. The finesse and intelligence of the production owe much to Thompson's screenwriting skills, and she also enjoys a juicy supporting role as wise proto-feminist Lady Eastlake.

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Cast

rolenameEuphemia "Effie" GrayDakota FanningJohn Everett MillaisTom SturridgeJohn RuskinGreg WiseLady EastlakeEmma ThompsonMr RuskinDavid SuchetMargaret Cox RuskinJulie WaltersViscountessClaudia CardinaleDoctorRobbie ColtraneSir Charles EastlakeJames FoxTravers TwissDerek JacobiRafaelRiccardo ScamarcioSophie GrayPolly DartfordGeorgeRussell ToveyAnnaLinda BassettDante Gabriel RossettiSam Churchill

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rolenameDirectorRichard Laxton

Details

Theatrical distributor

Metrodome

Released on

2014-10-10

Languages

English

Guidance

Sexual references.

Available on

DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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