The House of Mirth
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A must see movie if you are too happy. The House of Mirth, starring Gillian Anderson as Lilly Bart, is a film adaptation of Edith Warton's novel of the same name.
Bart is a socialite in 1905-1907 New York. A virtous women, who relies on her Aunt's money for support. Through some twists and turns, Bart soon falls from 'society' through her determination to make it on her own. The story is about the irony, that a women who tries to succeed on her own w/out blackmail, backstabbing, or gossip ultimately falls from the very thing she deserves. While others who use these 'tricks of the trade' succeed.
The movie is well done, with some stunning costume design which does a great job of reflecting early 20th century dress. I felt the music for the film was a bit drab, but overall does a good job of underlining the 'tragic' undertones of the film. Anderson is quite good as Lilly Bart, who is in someways a lot like Dana Skully on the X-files. The film also stars Dan Aykroyd, as a prosperous business man who dupes Bart and is the reason for her demise. Eric Stoltz, the one man who could save Bart, but decides not to for his own image. And Laura Linney, the ultimate best friend turn enemy!
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