I'm trying to watch this movie, but it really is SO bad, that I can only take so much of it at a time. And now I'm wondering why am I trying to finish it? And it's because it's based on a true story.
The acting, except for the young actress playing Alexis, is beyond over the top. It's vaudevillian. I've seen these actors in other projects and they are good actors! So I'm going to place the choice on the director.
I think the story, had it been told more coherently and far less dramatically, is sadly fascinating, especially given the makeup of the father. "Good" family man. A doctor, for heavens sake! A dad to a bunch of girls. And he falls in lust with a hussy (just had to used that word!!) with an unforgettable name. And then he does what he feels he needs to do to position Gypsy closer to him.
As luck would have it, despite himself, he and his wife raised an incredible oldest girl and she knew how to take care of things. And away we go!!
I say that last part only from reading other reviews. I haven't gotten that far, nor will I. I can't waste more time on this project. Did want to write a review to give you a chance to hear from yet one more reviewer who says: This is awful. Save yourself!! BUT! If you don't believe us - give it a go. You might be one of the people who actually like it! Then you can write a review saying how wrong we are!
The acting, except for the young actress playing Alexis, is beyond over the top. It's vaudevillian. I've seen these actors in other projects and they are good actors! So I'm going to place the choice on the director.
I think the story, had it been told more coherently and far less dramatically, is sadly fascinating, especially given the makeup of the father. "Good" family man. A doctor, for heavens sake! A dad to a bunch of girls. And he falls in lust with a hussy (just had to used that word!!) with an unforgettable name. And then he does what he feels he needs to do to position Gypsy closer to him.
As luck would have it, despite himself, he and his wife raised an incredible oldest girl and she knew how to take care of things. And away we go!!
I say that last part only from reading other reviews. I haven't gotten that far, nor will I. I can't waste more time on this project. Did want to write a review to give you a chance to hear from yet one more reviewer who says: This is awful. Save yourself!! BUT! If you don't believe us - give it a go. You might be one of the people who actually like it! Then you can write a review saying how wrong we are!