It’s been perfectly judged, and executed by the filmmakers and actors like. Infatuation is the key word here, for that’s what this entire narrative revolves around. Much to the displeasure of the young man’s guardian (Iain Glen) who had hoped his daughter Louise (Holliday Grainger) would eventually wed Philip, it’s a battle already lost for the latter becomes obsessed to the point of infatuation, blindly ignoring accusations that it was Rachel who may have murdered Ambrose. Following Ambrose’s untimely death she heads to England, to stay with her bereaving cousin Philip – before the two fall hopelessly in love. This complex, candid character study makes for compelling viewing, with staggeringly impressive character development that brings out two powerhouse performances from the lead stars Sam Claflin and Rachel Weisz.Ĭlaflin plays Philip, an orphan raised by his cousin Ambrose, who relocates to Italy where he marries the beguiling Rachel Ashley (Weisz). Based on Daphne Du Maurier’s 1951 novel of the same name, esteemed British filmmaker Roger Michell is now giving this tale the movie treatment – in what is the the first cinematic adaptation since the year after the book’s release.
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