A well fashioned study of loneliness and longing, it melds fantasy and reality well, with interesting narration by Woodward providing an insight into her character's mental state. Woodward does a great job playing her nervous, repressed character, but yet her character had the potential to be explored deeper. There are some loose ends and unexplained relationships, and the flashbacks used benefit the story only a minimal amount whereas they could have helped flesh out the protagonist more. It also lacks excitement and vivaciousness as a film - we are given an insight into a few days in an intriguing character's life, but nothing much more. It comes off as rather slight, for lack of a better word, but it is still fairly good viewing. Paul Newman won a Golden Globe for his directing work here, and he indeed proves that he has talent as a director as well as an actor. Also of interest is how sound levels are worked with in the film, and Estelle Parsons, who gives fine support. It is certainly working checking out.
Review of Rachel, Rachel
