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- 2019
- TV-14
- PBS Distribution
- 1 h 48 m
- 2019
- TV-14
- PBS Distribution
- 1 h 48 m
Summary In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City.
Directed By: Michael Engler
Written By: Julian Fellowes, Laura Moriarty
- 2019
- TV-14
- PBS Distribution
- 1 h 48 m
- 2019
- TV-14
- PBS Distribution
- 1 h 48 m
The Chaperone
49
User Score
Universal Acclaim
8.3
Summary In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City.
Directed By: Michael Engler
Written By: Julian Fellowes, Laura Moriarty
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
49
20% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
73% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
7% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 15 Critic Reviews
49
20% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
73% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
7% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Reviews might be “mixed,” but don’t let that deter you. The Chaperone is a fascinating, exquisitely made film about the early life of sultry silent-screen star Louise Brooks, who traveled from Wichita, Kan., in 1922 to New York City with a proper chaperone named Norma Carlisle.
With these two top-drawer talents anchoring Michael Engler’s The Chaperone, one expects the picture to be terrific, and for the majority of its running time, it does not disappoint.
The Chaperone is case of a not-so-good movie made by people who are unquestionably talented.
Despite the best efforts of McGovern et al., The Chaperone is lightweight trifle.
If ever there was a production that embodies all the negative Masterpiece Theater qualities, this is it.
It’s a handsomely-mounted, pleasant but dry and almost dull trip back to the Roaring 20s, “Masterpiece” style. Which is it say “Roaring” isn’t really allowed.
Despite a thoroughly modern central character, this impeccably costumed, wishy-washy period piece feels like it emerged from a PBS storage trunk, wrapped in tissue paper and reeking of mothballs.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 4 User Ratings
8.3
75% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
25% Mixed
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0% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 4 User Ratings
8.3
75% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
25% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
0% Negative
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