← Back to results
Tulip Fever
2017 107 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★5.3
Drama, Romance
Director: Justin Chadwick
Trailers
Description
An artist falls for a married young woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait. The two invest in the risky tulip market in hopes to build a future together.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$2.46M
Worldwide:
$9.2M
Starring
Alicia Vikander
Actor
Dane DeHaan
Actor
Jack O'Connell
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Tulip Fever is widely praised for its meticulous period aesthetics and costume design, which effectively evoke the atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age. However, the film suffers from a disjointed and implausible screenplay, with many critics feeling the narrative fails to balance its historical premise with its central romance.
| Production | The film excels in its production design, utilizing authentic costumes and rich visual textures that successfully mirror 17th-century Dutch paintings. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is frequently criticized for being chaotic, relying on illogical plot developments and an underdeveloped love story. | |
| Acting | The central performances of Alicia Vikander and Dane DeHaan are perceived by many as unconvincing, failing to capture the necessary chemistry or historical tone. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead actors Christoph Waltz and Judi Dench are split; some find them to be the standout highlights of the cast, while others feel they are underutilized or miscast. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing draws divided reactions; some viewers find the dense, rapid-fire narrative engaging, while others view the two-hour runtime as a hollow, boring, or disjointed experience. |