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The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence

1993
Romance
Drama
2h 19m
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Rated 24 Jan 2011
50
27th
I don't like Michelle Pfeiffer, she's the worst. I do like Daniel Day Lewis, he's the best. END OF REVIEW. Almost. Uh I was slightly bored by this movie, and by slightly I mean significantly bored. I get that it's all about vain and shallow people in their own little insular world, but at some point I found that it started to feel like we were expected to latch onto their lives as if we cared. I really didn't. I guess the love story was supposed to be the focal point, but I didn't buy it.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
75
50th
Very solid period piece from Martin Scorsese. What it lacks of pure entertainment value it makes up for with subtlety and great direction. I can't say I count it among his best, however. Maybe it's because the theme of people in high society merely playing roles and never getting to truly live is a bit too familiar, or maybe it's because at nearly 140 minutes the movie does sometimes feel a bit dry; I'm not sure. Whatever it is, it makes The Age of Innocence easier to respect than to love.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
96th
This superb movie can be described as, in a way, the anti-ROOM WITH A VIEW, in the same way as GOODFELLAS is the anti-GODFATHER. Where ROOM WITH A VIEW was in a sense a dramatic film, even an action film, this is a film in which nothing happens. It is a great shame that I only realised in May 2022 that the Duke is played by Kevin Sanders, who a couple of decades earlier had been a TV news personality in Australia and a great friend of my father (who I'm sure saw this film without noticing him).
Rated 06 Aug 2012
70
65th
Talented actors in a lavish production. I was hooked for the first hour or so by the description of the society and the simmering attractions but from there on in I found it somewhat dry.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
90
79th
A lighter, passionate and more amorous side of Scorsese is born with the Age of Innocence. A fine and dazing period film that is directed with much care and aptitude among MS's expertise. Daniel-Day Lewis and Michelle Pfeiffer are one of the best on-screen couples ever, next to Casablanca in my opinion. A rare gem that is apparently not as popular as some other Scorsese classics.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
10
99th
Ranks up there with Goodfellas and Raging Bull. Everything about this movie is just awesome, even the narration which at first kind of bothered me (it feels like that part of the script had quite a few re-writes with a 19th century thesaurus handy), it ended up growing on me.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
25
2nd
EXCRUCIATINGLY BORING. This film is thematically almost exactly the same as Remains of the Day and is everything ROTD is not: overblown, pretentious, in love with itself and its cinematography (ugh, not another long pan of food), and filled with characters you neither relate to nor care about. Like watching tea evaporate from a porcelain cup of fine china.
Rated 31 May 2020
65
42nd
All these shots of beautiful opulence, and then a quick shot of the most disgusting food ever. Looks like that scene from Hook.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
83
79th
Who is innocent? On face value, everyone. Under the skin? Even the portrait of innocence May, wears a trumping grin as she catches Newland unarmed after approaching him with fatherhood. Scorsese gives a nod or more a bow to his silent era influences in this departure from at least, modern day New York.
Rated 03 May 2007
80
68th
Martin Scorsese does period. These streets are mean, too
Rated 26 Sep 2021
6
70th
The story of this one is basically genetically engineered in a lab to be the least interesting story on the face of the earth to my tastes, so it’s to Scorsese and DDL’s credit (and Elmer Bernstein’s music) that I still found it watchable…ish. I’m on the exact nebulous “reluctant thumbs up” / “regretful thumbs down” divide. Absolutely worth watching to see Scorsese’s artistry and versatility, but not one going in my regular rotation or anything.
Rated 08 Mar 2008
80
80th
Well-done period piece that offers little more than a sense of the period. While it's easy to gravitate to such pieces, the voice over distracts from the gravitas of the romance.
Rated 02 Mar 2015
5
93rd
Of course it's not unfamiliar thematic territory, but the exquisite details of suffocating decorum are elevated in the hands of a calibered virtuoso like Scorsese. Textured, tangible, three-dimensional and existing outside the mere confines of the camera frame, an extraordinarily beautiful production design reverent of Visconti or Powell & Pressburger. Seasonal, remembrance of things past, unfulfilled longing after all better to keep and to hold as a precious memory of a cloistered world.
Rated 14 Feb 2007
96
96th
A época da Inocência estreava há 30 anos no Festival de Veneza. Já achava obra-prima, mas revendo hoje estou considerando que talvez seja o melhor filme do Scorsese. Existe aqui uma suntuosidade e elegância digna de Visconti, de tudo que deslumbra vou mencionar especialmente a narração da Joanne Woodward encarnando Edith Wharton, raramente gosto de narração em filmes, mas jamais vi uma tão bem trabalhada como esta. Belíssimo. RARBG.
Rated 04 Apr 2010
8
82nd
Another Scorsese gem. The cast is, of course, excellent and they all gave great performances. The narration bugged me at first, but I grew to enjoy it as the film progressed. And I'm probably alone here, but many aspects reminded me of Doctor Zhivago. It might also be essential to understanding the genius of Scorsese. it has so much attention to detail and it's so finely crafted that it becomes a real treat for the eyes.
Rated 15 Mar 2009
71
63rd
If nothing else, this proves that Scorsese can make a classy motion picture. As good as Lewis and Pfeiffer are, the film belongs to the luminous Ryder, who plays Lewis's patient and formidable fiancee.
Rated 13 Jul 2015
40
12th
as stultifyingly boring as the society it's set in
Rated 07 Mar 2010
7
73rd
Well acted and pleasing on the eye. The narration went on too long - Scorsese could have found some subtler ways of moving the narrative forward, in this captivating and moving story.
Rated 24 Jul 2019
70
46th
I don't care if the entertainment value is almost diminished, the regal pacing is a 2+hr turn-on, mainly for Daniel Day-Lewis. Phantom Thread for the 90s, and not because it also has Daniel Day-Lewis
Rated 18 Oct 2018
83
75th
A stunning departure for Scorsese, yet one that embodies his passion for classical cinema style. He utilizes iris shots, slow fades, and moody lighting to capture the tender romance of the movie, but he also occasionally taps into more experimental techniques which reveal the depth of layers at work. The real star is the delicate script, which brings period-appropriate dialogue and a sprawling structure together for a rich and immersive adaptation—surely one of the best for this style of novel
Rated 23 Feb 2007
45
33rd
Though it's directed with virtuosity and flair, the Age of Innocence, perhaps by fault of its script, is overworked and overlong.
Rated 04 Nov 2023
85
64th
About silently-imposed social suffocation, but also about hidden conformism under the posture of rebellion. Somehow affecting and not a light story at all, but still delightingly humorous, with an impressive depiction of the extremely exquisite upper class life in 1870s.
Rated 14 Mar 2010
70
55th
Fantastic production quality but Scorsese's honest storytelling works against the entertainment value of the movie in it's own way. It's a movie that spends a lot of time in form rather then function (just as it's characters do) so we're left a little short in plot. The leads all seem slightly uncomfortable but that too fits the demands of the story. An exceptional job on a moderately interesting movie.
Rated 05 Sep 2011
85
71st
As technically proficient as Goodfellas, although sometimes a little dry, due largely to Pfeiffer's utter lack of sensuality in a story that should be filled with it. Daniel Day Lewis shines, however, disappearing completely into his role (and later, his terrible old-age makeup), furthering my opinion that he may be the greatest, living, American actor.
Rated 20 Dec 2023
72
39th
Love the ending. Cinematography and lead performances are nice. Didn't get much else out of it.
Rated 22 Mar 2023
39
16th
A story of socialites, doing socialite things. The way the characters are just devoid of basic logic really annoys me, the whole story is a set of plot contrivances that build up towards an equally contrived ending. The costumes are pretty, the Victoriana architecture merges well with the feel of the production. Won't be rushing out to watch again, for sure
Rated 31 Jul 2019
40
15th
Wharton's prose actually translates pretty well to film here - don't know if that's a credit to her poetic style or the script treatment. Remind me to never be a stuffy rich person in the 1800s though.
Rated 13 Nov 2010
65
42nd
"The Age of Innocence", Scorsese's curiously quiet and slow-paced period drama is elevated by high production values but bogged down by a dysfunctional script. Directed exquisitely by the master, as usual, scored elegantly by Bernstein and featuring lush costumes and sets, this uneventful picture is as unfulfilling as its initially promising love story. Despite best efforts by Day-Lewis and Pfeiffer, the romance never really takes off and marks the film as impressive if unremarkable.
Rated 06 Nov 2012
81
35th
81.000
Rated 23 May 2007
60
40th
Meh.
Rated 18 Jun 2012
100
99th
Extraordinary study of repression is arguably Scorsese's finest work to date, portrait of a seemingly bloodless view of polite society masterfully conceals the most fiery of passions bubbling under the surface. A brilliant cast aids Scorsese immeasurably (especially Day-Lewis and Pfeiffer) who all prove masters at portraying characters expert at concealing their true motives. Restless camera work creates an unsettling, pressure cooker atmosphere, only underscoring the various emotional dilemmas.
Rated 05 Apr 2022
78
69th
Newland ve Ellen'in kaçamak aşkları filmin içine çekiyor. Bu dönem filmlerine pek bayılmasam da Scorsese her zamanki gibi çok iyi, duyguyu seyirciye öyle bir geçiriyor ki son sahnede Newland'a hadi gir şu eve diye bağırası geliyor insanın ekran başında.
Rated 24 Sep 2021
80
75th
A man stuck between a traditional, naive woman who is successful at “woman’s jobs”, but not so knowledgeable in fields that “belong to men”, and another woman that breaks the codes of the society just to live the life she wants. Plot develops every single scene and oh, it develops brilliantly. Screenplay is amazing, directing takes the movie to another level(as always), one of the least acknowledged films of arguably the greatest filmmaker of all time.
Rated 21 Dec 2020
7
57th
Technically captivating, even if some tricks didn't age so well, but the simmering dramatics kept the central romance from ever reaching a satisfying boil. Worth a watch if you love Scorsese.
Rated 19 Nov 2016
85
90th
dış sesin sebep olduğu anlatı problemleri bir yana, sadece birkaç sahne için bile hayran kalınacak bir film. mütemadi bir ağrı gibi kalıyor insanın içinde ki böyle bir hikayeyi ve bu karakterleri bu şekilde aktarmak tam anlamıyla materyalin hakkını vermek olsa gerek. fakat iki karakter haricinde kalanlar, aileler ve hatta bir ölçüde may bile sanki daha fazla ve daha güzel anlatılabilirmiş. işte o zaman scorsese'nin harika işlerinden biri olmanın ötesine de geçermiş.
Rated 10 Jun 2017
65
24th
Immaculately designed, from the lavish set designs to the score to (some of) the editing, which is all easy on the eyes, though it's just not my cup of tea. I know there's quite the amount of tension and emotional relatability underlying these stuffy and structured social types, but it wasn't in the right style or it wasn't strong enough to reach me and keep my attention for its run-time. I was also put off by anyone fancying Michelle Pfeiffer over Winona Ryder.
Rated 04 Apr 2009
74
40th
The visuals are exquisite, but everything else feels a bit tired and overly subdued. Certainly it's done well, except maybe for the overbearing narration, but I've seen it all done better with characters that feel more human and situations that are more interesting. It's not so much that little happens as the fact that everything that happens is viewed through the lens of how it affects the characters, and I never had strong feelings for any of them.
Rated 22 Jul 2023
70
50th
This is a somewhat 'regular' period/costume drama of its type though the cast and the fact its directed by Martin Scorcese did definitely appeal to me. It has some nice settings and it is a somewhat engrossing watch but I can't say I found myself particularly engrossed in the situations faced by the characters. Its a perfectly pleasant watch to have on and its got some amusing and perhaps thoughtful moments but its nothing esp. special or memorable. Not a boring or awful watch, this is ok.
Rated 01 Mar 2008
79
66th
# 423
Rated 02 Oct 2013
70
54th
A great period piece that gets bogged down halfway through in aristocratic pretensions and cowardice in the face of a mild example of courage.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
78
55th
I'm not usually a fan of period romances but this one always kept me entertained, even at 2 hours. The pettiness and passive-aggressive nature of their society was fascinating and funny. Like Larry David's version of hell.
Rated 24 Feb 2013
80
68th
Scorsese himself has called it the most violent film he has ever made, for whilst no one is shot it is a film in which a great deal of pain, emotional and not physical, is caused both between characters and also by the regime the characters find themselves in - one of hypocrisy, pettiness and pretension.
Rated 08 Oct 2022
3
21st
Newland was such a shit that I couldn't enjoy this. His character ruined this for me. Everything else was good.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
85
89th
Scorsese perfectly nails the vintage novel feeling of the story, and crafts a piece of perfection both in style and content. Remarkable leading performances.
Rated 26 Jul 2020
60
40th
Daniel Day-Lewis just might be the worst kisser I've ever seen
Rated 26 Aug 2018
65
60th
Scorsese channels the spirit of Visconti and Ophuls, but he doesn't have the same thorough understanding of this milieu as they did, so he compensates by employing self conscious camera tricks to distract us from this obvious fact. The acting is decent, but none of the performances are noteworthy, and the story is a pretty generic tale of restrictive social mores. Kudos to Marty for taking a risk, but it's a solid craftsman's piece, nothing more.
Rated 18 Apr 2008
70
16th
Boring. Not worth the star-power.
Rated 04 Oct 2017
6
31st
probably worked better as a book
Rated 04 Nov 2010
44
54th
#90s(m)#, story, Winona R!, Michelle P, (dir Scorsese), (DD-Lewis).
Rated 26 May 2021
45
16th
NO.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
85
67th
Different yet nevertheless a subtle and brilliantly constructed period piece by one of the greatest modern filmmakers. Like the protagonist (another effortlessly masterful performance by DD Lewis) this movie appears simple and charming on the outside but is truly dark and disturbed within.
Rated 07 Feb 2024
83
67th
Initially seemed to me a more typical period drama than I was expecting (albeit an extremely well-made and acted one) but the turns it takes especially in the third act - as well as the slyly satirical undercurrent and some truly wistful moments - really won me over.
Rated 08 Jun 2011
8
80th
Scorsese with less intense material and he still does wonders. Day-Lewis is great as always and his leading ladies Pfeiffer and Ryder give powerful efforts also. Beautiful to look at and while not the director's greatest achievement, its still a gem.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
78
56th
440
Rated 15 Aug 2013
73
35th
Daniel Dayumbass
Rated 23 Jul 2010
73
67th
The narration was brutal but message is clear and easily transferable to modern society.
Rated 26 Mar 2009
85
44th
Romantic drama that Scorsese deemed his most violent film. Which I suppose it could be seen as such, in a bloodless kind of way.
Rated 14 May 2009
95
96th
winona!!!!!!!!!!!! fell in love with her... :)
Rated 26 Mar 2015
83
72nd
Takes its sweet time getting anywhere, and Michelle Pfeiffer is a little miscast, though Day-Lewis/Ryder fill their roles perfectly (though the narration is great at showing off some of the prose and backstory, it often fell into the obvious when it came to describing the characters, which the leads do a great job of describing themselves visually.) Overall though the story is slow but engaging, and features an exquisitely poignant last act. The opening credits sequence is a bonus too.
Rated 28 Oct 2012
86
36th
86.000
Rated 24 Aug 2007
92
97th
Excellent
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
71st
Subtle and lovely. This is the movie that made me appreciate Michelle Pfiefer as an actress.
Rated 18 Sep 2013
82
71st
81.67.
Rated 31 May 2022
70
58th
Stuffy costume dramas really are not my jam, but the performances are great, especially from Michelle Pfeiffer, and Scorsese's direction is typically immaculate
Rated 14 Jun 2009
56
22nd
I was disappointed by this, but I couldn't call it a bad film. Visually it is beautiful, but I found the characters to be mostly very stodgy and uninteresting. I am particularly perplexed by Winona Ryder's Oscar nomination.
Rated 19 Oct 2015
60
58th
ger; [Zeit der Unschuld]; ein anwalt verliebt sich in die cousine seiner verlobten, doch die aristokratische gesellschaft von New York konstaniert bereits bei weniger.;
Rated 16 Nov 2007
30
30th
oddly dullsville.
Rated 31 May 2010
80
85th
I didn't think that Scorsese could have made such a delicate movie. And you notice that the director is really involved with his characteres, and the camera moves passionately, as if he were shooting his old folks at Little Italy. Here, instead of anger, there is kindness, even though the male character finds himself always lonely -- and we all know that Marty is the greatest filmmaker of loneliness.
Rated 16 Nov 2014
66
88th
Amazing a movie can be so long with so little plot and still hold my interest.
Rated 06 Aug 2021
88
87th
8??????
Rated 28 Feb 2011
75
71st
Technically well crafted and has its moments of fine acting but it's maudlin as hell. Still, a mediocre tale about unrequited love and desire Scorsese style is better than most director's efforts. There are times when you can tell that Scorsese was probably more interested in the NY of the 1870's and the intrigue involved with its high class ballrooms and socialites rather than the primary story. Overall, this is alright but an easily forgettable in the Scorsese pantheon of fine films.
Rated 07 Jan 2008
4
70th
The narration is awful, but other than that this is a fine period romance, with incredibly graceful production design and cinematography and a couple of fine lead performances by Day-Lewis and Pfeiffer. Winona makes incredible eye-candy and doesn't do a bad job of acting either. A surprisingly effective romance from Scorsese.
Rated 19 Jul 2020
80
78th
Period piece that deals with high society mores and a few illicit affairs. While there's not a whole lot of action -- which makes it feel a little long, yet not boring -- there's an intense simmering just below the surface. I normally give a fourth star to movies I'd like to see again; this one deserves it for the amazing costuming and period details and an outstanding cast.
Rated 01 Oct 2015
65
62nd
A correct movie, but maybe too correct for me in the way that losing control in this so uptight high society felt silly and I didn't really connect with the characters' problems. Also I wish I saw more Winona and less Michelle. Anyway, a fine movie with good acting and pace.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
58th
It's fascinating to watch the shifts these characters make: one slowly breaks away from societal rules and another slowly gets reined in by them. Scorsese shows a talent for handling romance that I hadn't thought him capable of. And some shots are quite remarkable (using candles as framing during the dinner scenes, for example). Besides the narration, the only thing that really bugs me is the way the production design is constantly being shoved in your face.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
84
71st
It's kind of like Barry Lyndon in reverse, only less detached and without irony. DDL is amazing (obviously), and Scorsese's visual flair ALONE makes this worth watching. Shame about the Enya track.
Rated 23 Aug 2010
95
79th
Fantastic story, excellent cinematography and near perfect acting make this a joy to watch. Might be a little long for some but this is remarkable storytelling. A must see.
Rated 07 May 2020
80
72nd
On the transcendent power of repressed emotion and the eternal romance of words unsaid. Unspeakably good Enya drop.
Rated 13 Jan 2019
74
42nd
The performances form the 3 leads in this film are all good. The script has good moments but there are also some slow and boring parts in this story. This is a lot different than other films by Martin Scorsese. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 12 Aug 2019
66
14th
Like watching paint dry.
Rated 14 Feb 2024
81
79th
If anyone tells you that Scorsese just makes violent gangster movies, hit ‘em with this masterclass in coded language and social subtext.
Rated 02 Jan 2011
79
63rd
78.750
Rated 07 Oct 2020
80
68th
It fells to me like Scorsese can't leave this story alone ... he can't be still and let in unfold. It's a lush film, and I appreciate that, but Scorsese seems overly committed to edits and iris shots and things that overemphasize themes that simply emerge from dialogue and character.
Rated 31 Aug 2008
8
28th
fofo
Rated 27 Oct 2019
84
86th
Takipçi türdaşlarının genellikle beceremediği izleyiciyi ikna etme konusunda o kadar iyi ki hemen etkisine alıp bir daha da bırakmıyor.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
76
52nd
481
Rated 11 May 2016
80
60th
I really find hard to rate this movie. If not for the last 20-25 minutes, this would be a perfect movie. Every frame is just so meticulously crafted, that is a pleasure to stare. The acting from Michelle Pfeiffer it's just the best I've seen from a woman. And the script, just doesn't need to be great when every scene is visually hypnotic. But the last 20 minutes it just goes a bit cliche and really ruins what could've been a complete masterpiece.
Rated 03 Jun 2017
72
64th
It's pretty silly, but fun to watch. I don't know if I've ever seen a supposedly romantic movie this clinical and cold. Its lack of intimacy shouldn't surprise me, since it's a Scorsese movie... It looks gorgeous and its technical prowess is definitely the most interesting part about it. Which shouldn't surprise me, since it's a Scorsese movie. :D The least interesting parts where the two romantic leads. Maybe that's what made it so silly. That and the narration. Made me sleepy each time...
Rated 29 Jun 2009
70
75th
Another New York story from Scorsese. It was obvious that Scorsese directed this film, like other biographies of him.
Rated 30 Nov 2011
74
48th
#512
Rated 16 Sep 2007
75
79th
Pretty good movie, but not very memorable.
Rated 08 Jun 2015
7
63rd
A beautifully composed film, with its exquisitely detailed sets and costumes, that, along with a swirling orchestral score, gracefully sweep you up into 1870s New York. Striking visual edits complete this cinematic package that brings life to what is a very introspective story heavy on narration and light on outward conflict. It's a unique combination that sits nicely in the end but feels a tad too mild and insubstantial at times throughout, despite strong performances from the three leads.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
35
41st
So slow...gets marks only for Lewis.

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