New Delhi: Hollywood actress Grace Kelly left her glorious career in films to settle down in holy matrimony with the love of her life Prince Rainier of Monaco. What seemed to the world as a fairytale soon started having cracks.
Director Olivier Dahan takes up the story of legendary Hollywood actress Grace Kelly traces a part of her life when legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock offered her role in his film and a scope to make an comeback post marriage.
Featuring Nicole Kidman in the title role, 'Grace Of Monaco' opened to mix reviews at Cannes Film Festival this year. The film also happens to be Yash Raj Film's first Hollywood venture.
Does the film do justice to the legacy of Grace Kelly? Is it a fitting biopic of the actress. Shomini Sen of IBNLive.com is inside the theater to find out.
2:03 PM: #GraceOfMonaco tweet review in a bit. Stay tuned.
2:04 PM: @yrf's first Hollywood film #GraceOfMonaco stars Nicole Kidman in the lead role as legendary actress Grace Kelly.
2:23 PM: The film traces the life of Grace Kelly at a time when she was offered make a comeback in Hollywood post marriage. #GraceOfMonaco
2:32 PM: While Grace contemplates a comeback in Hitchcock's film, France threatens to annex the kingdom if Monaco. #GraceOfMonaco
2:42 PM: Scenes from the actual wedding of Grace Kelly are played in the film. The wedding is remembered till date for its grandeur. #GraceOfMonaco
2:43 PM: "Real love is an obligation. At some point the fairytale must end" #GraceOfMonaco
2:52 PM: Private lessons to the princess on how to behave while amongst the elite! Royalty is a tedious thing for sure! #GraceOfMonaco
3:15 PM: Too many closeup shots of Nicole Kidman's eyes. Bit strange #GraceOfMonaco
3:32 PM: Many of the expression of the actors don't match the scenes. Lot of things are left unexplained #GraceOfMonaco
3:35 PM: Too many close ups. The cinematographer loves Nicole Kidman, clearly. #GraceOfMonaco
3:39 PM: You would think that the film is rich with real life incidents but sadly it doesnt. It merely touches upon certain aspects. #GraceOfMonaco
3:43 PM: Abstract in parts, sketchy #GraceOfMonaco doesnt do justice to the legendary actress Grace Kelly.
3:44 PM: While Nicole Kidman tries to salvage the failing film, the weak screenplay itself lets her down. #GraceOfMonaco
3:49 PM: Biopics are usually inspirational. Unfortunately #GraceOfMonaco leaves too many gaps to make for an inspiring story.
3:51 PM: Thanks for being with us throughout the tweet review of #GraceOfMonaco. Stay tuned for more movie updates.
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