pc95 Review of The Triumph of Love

The Triumph of Love (2001)

Pretty Good Script/dialog Let Down by So-so Acting

[6/10 · 5 December 2014]

The script and dialog of "The Triumph of Love" is often first rate in this movie, directed by Claire Peploe. Though I don't know how much the original story or script has been altered for modern tastes, the main problem of the movie is the uneven acting. Lead Sorvino is good in some scenes but stilted and off in others as is curiously Ben Kingsley. This can probably be somewhat attributed to inconsistent direction likewise. Anyway the movie features some very good scenes especially toward the beginning and end. I Didn't care much for the liberty thrown in with touch of the modern play towards the end. Mildly recommended, though if you're looking for a superior Victorian-ish story, check out the better though darker"Ridicule".