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In 1840s England, palaeontologist Mary Anning and a young woman sent by her husband to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship. Despite the chasm between their social spheres and personalities, Mary and Charlotte discover they can each offer what the other has been searching for: the realisation that they are not alone. It is the beginning of a passionate and all-consuming love affair that will defy all social bounds and alter the course of both lives irrevocably.
In 1840s England, acclaimed paleontologist Mary Anning struggles to make ends meet by selling fossils along the rugged Jurassic Coast. When a wealthy tourist entrusts her with his young wife, Charlotte Murchison, Mary reluctantly agrees to take her on as an assistant. The two women form an intense bond as they navigate their social constraints and personal desires.
Ammonite received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics. While the performances of Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan were widely praised, the film's pacing and narrative were points of contention for some. It was appreciated for its atmospheric depiction of the era and its nuanced portrayal of a same-sex relationship, though some found the central romance underdeveloped.
Visually stunning with powerful performances from its leads.
The film's deliberate pacing and subdued emotional arc were divisive.
A sensitive exploration of female relationships in a restrictive historical period.
Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's visual artistry and the strong performances by Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. Some viewers found the story to be slow-moving, while others connected with the emotional depth and historical setting.
Nominated for Best Actress at the British Independent Film Awards (Kate Winslet).
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan both learned to work with fossils and to dig for them on screen, with Winslet even learning basic paleontological terms to feel more authentic in her role.
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This is a beautifully crafted piece of work from Francis Lee and Stéphane Fontaine that depicts the rather downtrodden existence of 19th century English paleontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) who spends much of her time combing the beach...
As entertainment, I enjoyed watching Ammonite. The protagonist, Mary Anning, is an intriguing woman. She is prickly and somewhat anti-social, at least to strangers. Yet she puts up with oppressive behavior by her mother, perhaps to keep the...
Much like its protagonist, 'Ammonite' is a film that initially keeps you at a distance - but this is a deliberate decision, one that makes the embrace of the final act all the more powerful. This isn't a sweeping story of passionate love, b...
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