Corsage

IFC Films | Release Date: December 23, 2022

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 19 Ratings

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TVJerryJan 12, 2023

Vicky Krieps plays Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the late 1800s. In this fictional account, she decides to rework her public image to maintain her rep for beauty and youth. The real question is…what's the point of this movie? Krieps does aVicky Krieps plays Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the late 1800s. In this fictional account, she decides to rework her public image to maintain her rep for beauty and youth. The real question is…what's the point of this movie? Krieps does a commendable job of creating this unhappy, eccentric character, but there's no plot…just a string of unrelated rebellious events. Her dresses are lovely and it's always fun to see the sumptuous life of the aristocracy, but there's no conflict or catharsis to make this more than a string of culturally defiant events.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJan 19, 2023

An old saying wisely maintains “Don’t believe everything you read in the newspapers.” It’s an expression aptly accompanied by a contemporary counterpart that says “Don’t believe everything you see in the movies.” That’s especially true forAn old saying wisely maintains “Don’t believe everything you read in the newspapers.” It’s an expression aptly accompanied by a contemporary counterpart that says “Don’t believe everything you see in the movies.” That’s especially true for historical biopics, such as this fictionalized account of a year in the life of Empress Elisbeth of Austria (1837-1898), who also doubled as Queen of Hungary, a film that incorporates events that are complete and total fabrications. While writer-director Marie Kreutzer makes no attempt to conceal the fictitious nature of this picture, the fusion of elements that faithfully reflect the character of the real-life figure with this movie’s outright tall tales seriously muddies the waters, creating a mélange of misinformation that many viewers (especially those unfamiliar with the life of the protagonist) are nevertheless likely to interpret as gospel truth. On top of that, the film clumsily mixes Nineteenth Century elements with Twentieth Century influences, particularly in the soundtrack (I’m sure Empress Elisabeth was a big fan of the Rolling Stones’ As Tears Go By). While the narrative sincerely aims to spotlight the severe restrictions placed on women of the era (symbolized here by the compulsive fashion requirement of wearing a corset (or a “corsage,” as they say in German)), that point is often undercut by the liberties the story takes when it comes to portraying the events and culture of the time. Also, in its attempt to present a detailed character study about the often-restless, unpredictable monarch, the film tries to tackle too many of the empress’s eccentricities, personal attributes and social outlooks, frequently yielding a meandering storyline that jumps around far too much for its own good. These thematic ambitions could have just as easily been addressed by playing it straight rather than veering off into fabricated fantasies and needless truth stretching, deviations that undermine the legitimacy of the picture’s intents. To its credit, the period piece production values are exquisite, and the film provides an excellent showcase for Vicky Krieps in the lead role. But there are so many other aspects of this release that are just plain “off” that it’s difficult to recommend it as anything that should be taken seriously, a disappointment in light of the underlying heartfelt statement that it’s attempting to make.… Expand

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EyescatDec 28, 2022

Descontextualizada, flaco favor a la historia y al personaje. Mal se está haciendo en los últimos tiempos dándole personalidades e ideologías modernas a personajes y situaciones de otras épocas.

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bertobellamyJan 27, 2023

'Corsage' employs anachronisms to create a character with whom people could empathize or sympathize. Some work and others don´t, but Vicky Krieps as Empress Elisabeth of Austria commands this show with an astounding performance of a woman'Corsage' employs anachronisms to create a character with whom people could empathize or sympathize. Some work and others don´t, but Vicky Krieps as Empress Elisabeth of Austria commands this show with an astounding performance of a woman trapped in a golden cage. I don't find dramas about privileged people "suffering" — I'm looking at you 'Spencer' — absorbing. Still, it's impossible not to feel attracted by Krieps' magnetic presence, the costume design, and the liberties the story takes to portray the state of mind of a woman playing by her terms in a squared world.… Expand

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