Charlotte Gray

Name: Charlotte Gray
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance, War
Released: December 28, 2001
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Cate Blanchett

2001

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 28, 2001 | PG-13

Starring: Cate Blanchett

Summary: Set in Nazi-occupied France at the height of World War II, Charlotte Gray tells the compelling story of a young Scottish woman (Blanchett) working with the French Resistance in the hope of rescuing her lover, a missing RAF pilot. (Warner Bros.)

Director: Gillian Armstrong

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Romance, War

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 121 min

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Desson Thomson

Has an intoxicating, old-fashioned feel about it. We are instantly lost in the period, thanks to cinematographer Dion Beebe's almost haloed images and Joseph Bennett's authentic, restrained production design. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Displays so much promise with its beautiful cinematography and superb portrayal by Cate Blanchett that you scarcely notice (or even care) that the story is a bit thin. Read full review

Michael Wilmington

This is a movie that, for all its often high intelligence and skill, seems emotionally underdone, bogged down in tony literary and cinematic cliches.

Jessica Winter

The narrative is unexpectedly sleepy, excepting the occasional flashy set piece. Read full review

Roger Ebert

Blanchett, Crudup and Gambon stand above and somehow apart from the absurdities of the screenplay. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

A bland and dour screen version of Sebastian Faulks' highly engrossing bestseller. Read full review

Peter Travers

Director Gillian Armstrong turns Sebastian Faulks' pungent novel about World War II into a soporific. Read full review

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delineo

Sep 2, 2017

I have no idea why this film has such low reviews; it isn't a war movie, but a love story set during war time. The leads are amazing, and the direction thoughtful and skillful. One of the only movies I've seen that captures what it feels like to realize that you've moved on in a relationship.

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lia

Sep 9, 2006

I Love it.

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whatithink33

May 1, 2017

This is a middle of the road movie. Some nice scenes of the countryside are its best feature. This feels like a high class version of a Lifetime Movie Network offering. The movie doesn't drag but you get the feeling you've seen a story like this 20 times before and 10 of those were betterThis is a middle of the road movie. Some nice scenes of the countryside are its best feature. This feels like a high class version of a Lifetime Movie Network offering. The movie doesn't drag but you get the feeling you've seen a story like this 20 times before and 10 of those were better and 10 were worse. I don't think you will be thinking about this movie again 2 hours after it is over. If you see only one movie this year don't make it this one.… Expand

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darkbloodshed13

Aug 31, 2020

Charlotte Gray is a film directed by Gillian Armstrong and is about a Scottish women who becomes a Currier for the british government and than is sent to France to help the french underground during WWII. This film has all the makings of a great film, good acting, some decent shots, and someCharlotte Gray is a film directed by Gillian Armstrong and is about a Scottish women who becomes a Currier for the british government and than is sent to France to help the french underground during WWII. This film has all the makings of a great film, good acting, some decent shots, and some wonderful writing. However it's all brought down by it's message which is that war isn't black and white. Now this message would be fine if it wasn't for the time period in which the film is set. You see I am of the believe that the Nazis were pure evil, so when I see a film state that though yes the Germans were evil the other governments were just as bad, it makes me very upset. Look I get that other government did bad things during WWII but nothing compares to the evil of the Nazis. In conclusion if your looking for good war film than stay far away from this film.… Expand

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KenR

Apr 26, 2022

After hearing this was about the exploits of some of the most decorated and highly regarded Special Operations women in wartime history – it quickly became obvious it was wrong to listen to those who compared Charlotte Gray to brave resistance giants like Nancy Wake, etc. For those whoAfter hearing this was about the exploits of some of the most decorated and highly regarded Special Operations women in wartime history – it quickly became obvious it was wrong to listen to those who compared Charlotte Gray to brave resistance giants like Nancy Wake, etc. For those who don’t care to examine fine story details or fans of Gillian Armstrong and Kate Blanchet, this will fit the bill nicely - others may find themselves lulled into disappointment. Was it the director who invested too much energy into arty and flamboyant camera movements, instead of concentrating on essential story and character development? Or was it her D.O.P. (Dion Beebe) rehearsing for his next project ‘Chicago’ (that was much more suited to this overly flamboyant style)

Kate Blanchet seemed to be playing by numbers as if she perhaps might also have felt her character’s motivations were underdeveloped. The romantic Mills and Boon ending also added to the feel the whole thing trivialized the seriousness and tragedy of the French resistance. Among other situations, it was hard to understand why the ‘underground’ resistance fighter (Billy Crudup) would attract attention by screaming hateful abuse --in broad daylight-- while the German army was rolling through the streets of collaborating Vichy! Out of all, Michael Gambon fairs best as his father. It’s a pity this serious subject was largely glossed over.… Expand

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