W.E.

One receives according to the mode of the receiver, and, that being said, please allow me to attempt to interpret Madonna's interpretation. For starters, being that I am frequently scandalized by Madonna's crazy behavior, and moreover, well aware of her past failures in the movie industry I chose to ignore this film for the longest time, and, boy was I ever mistaken in doing so. In this film "W.E." Madonna has produced a most profound work of art in the manner in which she employed many various devices of communication in which to portray one of the most touching love affairs (emotionally speaking) involving incredible paramount sacrifice. Further, she effectively endeavors to excite insight into Wallace's feelings in regards to what she had to sacrifice as well. How does Madonna bring this off? She creates and utilizes a fictional character and story line in both communion and juxtaposition with the true story in order to let us see the true story through the eyes of the fictional character who seems to endure and be subject to similar plights and/or problems. That is to say, it is though the eyes, emotions and feelings of sadness and despondency of the fictional character that we see the actual true story of Wallace and Edward. Now granted, it is probably presumed that the viewer (for the most part) is familiar with the events of the past concerning Wallace and Edward (though there is enough substance provided in the film to articulate the story for those who may be unfamiliar with the events) and, therefore, sufficient time may be given to the development of the fictional character and her story. After about 40 minutes or so into this film I just could not stop saying: WOW!, WOW!, WOW!, WOW!...the entire time. This film is so well done! I absolutely loved it! Beautiful music score as well. The only caveat is that the film is rated R for two scenes of graphic domestic violence (and a total of five f-words in the two scenes). There are no sex scenes (though it starts to appear like one may happen but does not). Anyway, these two scenes can be quickly fast forwarded through (they are only a few seconds each). So, let me conclude by saying that I not only love this movie, but, I totally get it! I suspect many do not, however, and that is why it did not do very well. Please do not be deceived by the poor reviews from the critics for this film is a true masterpiece! A profound masterpiece! I give it 5 gigantic stars!!!!

Before I even get into discussing the product I have to declare that you better not hop on the "Madonna is old so this automatically sucks," band wagon. The majority of critics and general public who dislike this movie solely judged this movie because Madonna directed it. So many reviews have unintelligently reviewed this movie saying, "what, she can't write and direct a movie focusing on one story?" It's unfortunate in our day and age that agreeing with the mass population because 'if so many people agree then they must all be right' is a fad, it's a shame people can't, or won't, think for themselves. I'm not even a fan of Madonna's music but I absolutely love this movie.Watch this movie without expectations and with a desire to feel romanticized by the story, Andrea Riseborough and James Darcy's performances are absolutely stunning and mesmerising, wonderfully capturing what it must have been like for a King to fall in love with a commoner (an American one no less) and giving up his throne to be with her. The movie addresses what Wallis Simpson must have felt being a social pariah without warrant.We have two stories intersecting simply because this retelling of the 'Romance Of The Century' stems from a housewife's need for some type of comfort and relation with her own maritial problems. If the haters of this movie paid attention Wally (Abbie Cornish) explains to her love interest (the handsome russian Oscar Isaac) that both her mother and grandmother were obsessed with Wallis' story, the character shares a common line having already known so much about the commoner turned Duchess. The stories wonderfully overlap because we are seeing the story through Wally's imagination/interpretation of the story (in a sense, not Madonna's interpretation!), which is why I'd like to believe explains the scene where Wallis dances for Edward with a modern song covering it.I first watched this movie on Netflix where you can too if you need to see before you buy, but you'll find the soundtrack absolutely beautiful and captivating! Abel Korzeniowski did a 5 star job. There's wonderful cinematography and a kick ass costume set. Lots of recognizable actors. Watch this movie and try to not let others create your opinion for you until you do see it. Not to mention the ending makes you feel complete and hopeful. So glad I own this now!

Madonna directed this and intertwines 2 story lines beautifully from the point of view from Wallis & Wallie. I was impressed because I think it is her first movie. It may not be somewhat historically accurate, but it is romantic while showing the darker side of relationships. Actor for Edward/David is taller than the real man, lol. I watch it about once a year.

Modanna has created two movies in one. One a masterpiece and the second a soap opera that looks like a bad made for TV cable battered wife film. The Masterpece is the romance of Wallace for Edward . A stunning period piece lead by Andrea Riseborough. Ms. Riseborough makes Wallace a women you can't take your eyes off of. Wallace says she is not a beauty, but delivers the allusion of beauty by clothing and presence. That is 100% true of Riseborough performanc. When she is on the screen this movie is impossible to turn away from. Unfortunally when the other story line is on the screen all you want is the romote controle to change the channel. Bad Script, bad acting and nothing to make it worth your time. But even as bad as the modern story line is ; this is a film not to be missed, but only for the Wallace and Edward parts......so suffer through the other half ....it is well worth the troble to see Ms. Riseborough performance. Her "Twist " dance at the end is charming and funny and heartbreaking all at one! She gets the 4 stars for her Wallace! A women a king could not live without!