The Promise (2017) Review

Hello World!  Here's my review of The Promise!

Film/ Television Show Information

Name: The Promise
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Director : Terry George
Main Cast: : Oscar Isaac, Charlotte Le Bon, Christian Bale

Ratings

	1 = Trash	2 =Meh	3 = OK	4 = Solid	5 = Bomb
Acting/ Performance					X
Comments: Each actor and actress performances were brilliant, even the young ones, and there were some really difficult scenes.
Writing/Screenplay				X
Comments: The film tells an incredible story filled with joy and tragedy, and overall I think it was wonderfully written. My only critic is the love story between Mikeal and Ana, in my opinion, seems rushed, and almost unnecessary to the story. I feel if the 'love triangle' wasn't apart of the script, the story wouldn't lose much.
Cinematography					X
Comments: I don't know where they filmed, but it was amazing. The filmmakers really did create 20th century Ottoman Empire!
Costume Design					X
Comments: Very accurate to the time period!
Editing/Special Effects					X
Comments: George made good use of camera angles and positions to make scenes more dynamic. I really like one particular scene between Ana and Chris that is shot by looking at them through a mirror.
Sound/Music				X
Comments:  Score was appropriate to each scene, but I don't think it added anything special.
Overall Rating (average the rating numbers above)  - 4.7

Recommendation

This movie is an unexpected gem! If you like historical films, you'll definitely enjoy it. I caution anyone who is a little faint of heart, because this is a pretty dark film. If you're interested in learning a little bit of history in an entertaining format, then definitely check it out!

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Au ReVoir,

~Kerin