Monday, December 21, 2009

making history





















Besides a solid performance by Emily Blunt, the best aspect of The Young Victoria are Sandy Powell's costumes.

The film, detailing the rise of Victoria to power, is a bit choppy. And despite the stellar cast, it doesn't really come alive on-screen due to a lack of narrative focus.

But legendary costume designer Powell (Shakespeare in Love, Far From Heaven, The Wings of the Dove, The Aviator) gives the film a colorful, visual punch. The dresses are gorgeous but not in a distracting way.

Powell researched Kensington Palace archives and paintings for inspiration.

Check out this fabulous interview with Powell on Hist-Fic Chick!






























































10 comments:

  1. Wow! Thanks for bringing attention to the costumes in this film. I don't think many people know about this, and it certainly looks worth watching. (Exquisite costumes are enough reason to watch a movie, in my opinion.)

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  2. I am a bit mean to the film. It's actually pretty good but yet, the costumes are a main reason to see!

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  3. omg amazing photos.Those costumes are so brilliant and so luxurious!!

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  4. (sniff) OMG!!! i wanna watch it!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. The clothing in this films look beautiful. I must see this movie now.

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  6. i have been dying 2 see this movie. emily blunt is a great actress :)

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  7. I really want to see this film. I saw the reviews for it and the critics just absolutely loved Emily Blunt's performance. Can't wait to see it!

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  8. saw it yesterday and LOVED it. (managed to sneak in a good cry too). Rupert Friend is my new crush.... sigh.

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