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The Age of Innocence
1993 138 min United States of America PG 12+
★8.0
Drama, Romance
Director: Martin Scorsese
🎭 Based on
«The Age of Innocence»
byEdith Wharton
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Description
In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$32.26M
Worldwide:
$32.26M
Starring
Daniel Day-Lewis
Actor
Michelle Pfeiffer
Actor
Winona Ryder
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1994
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 1994
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1994
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 1994
— Best Actress (Drama)
Golden Globe 1994
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 1994
— Best Picture (Drama)
BAFTA 1994
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 1994
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1994
— Best Production Design
BAFTA 1994
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 1994
— Best Director
BAFTA 1994
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Edith Wharton’s novel is widely praised as a visually magnificent and meticulously crafted period drama. While audiences and critics largely admire the authentic atmosphere and performances, opinions are split on its slow-burning pace and the emotional resonance of the central romance.
| Production | The film features exquisite, historically authentic production design and costumes that effectively recreate the lavish, stifling world of 1870s New York. | |
| Acting | Winona Ryder, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daniel Day-Lewis deliver nuanced, restrained performances that capture the repression of their social class. | |
| Cinematography | The film’s cinematography is visually stunning, utilizing precise, painterly framing to emphasize the characters' entrapment within their societal roles. | |
| Pacing | The narrative's deliberate, unhurried rhythm creates an immersive atmosphere for some, but is perceived by others as tedious, monotonous, or lacking in energy. | |
| Acting | The chemistry between the leads is highly debated, with some viewers finding their suppressed desire electric and others finding their interactions cold, lackluster, or devoid of true connection. | |
| Adaptation | While many praise the faithful adaptation of the novel’s themes and atmosphere, critics remain divided on whether the film successfully captures Wharton’s biting irony or suffers from an overly stiff, emotionally distant presentation. |