Forbidden Fruit Is Always The Sweetest Since you probably already know the general plot to 'Camila' your big question is, "Is it worth my time to watch this film and have my heart strings pulled hard?" Yes. 'Camila' certainly pulls the heart strings of any viewer. The final scene is one of the most dramatic in history.
The production quality and acting is exceptional. 'Camila' should also be credited as with what it doesn't contain which most/all Hollywood romances do. Overly graphic sex and political agendas.
'Camila' is considered controversial for the obvious forbidden romance and Hollywood worried about it being too offensive to Catholics to be a success. As a Catholic myself I dreaded some kind of political speech. I was surprised to see none. In fact there are no types of anti Catholic diatribes or speeches at all. The story is powerful enough to stand alone. We don't need to hear a speech about a father petitioning the governor to override the law and execute his pregnant daughter. The characters know it's just as horrific as the audience.
'Camila' is also smart enough to avoid graphic or even passionate sex scenes. In fact there's no nudity, simulated sex, or even passionate kissing. Only moderate passionate kissing. Again the story is strong enough to stand on its own.
I'll never forget the horrific graphic sex scene between Nicole Kidman and Jude Law. OK! The audience gets it! They're making love! We do not need to see part A going into part B! Less is more.
The only negative point which prevents me from giving 'Camila' a full 10 stars is that more of the drama pulling of heart strings is focused around the lovers' execution rather than their love. I just wasn't feeling to romance. Honestly, if the film ended with the lovers riding happily into the sunset I wouldn't recommend it at all. Most of the reviewers here seem to agree. The drama really revolves around the lovers' deaths rather than their lives.
The production quality and acting is exceptional. 'Camila' should also be credited as with what it doesn't contain which most/all Hollywood romances do. Overly graphic sex and political agendas.
'Camila' is considered controversial for the obvious forbidden romance and Hollywood worried about it being too offensive to Catholics to be a success. As a Catholic myself I dreaded some kind of political speech. I was surprised to see none. In fact there are no types of anti Catholic diatribes or speeches at all. The story is powerful enough to stand alone. We don't need to hear a speech about a father petitioning the governor to override the law and execute his pregnant daughter. The characters know it's just as horrific as the audience.
'Camila' is also smart enough to avoid graphic or even passionate sex scenes. In fact there's no nudity, simulated sex, or even passionate kissing. Only moderate passionate kissing. Again the story is strong enough to stand on its own.
I'll never forget the horrific graphic sex scene between Nicole Kidman and Jude Law. OK! The audience gets it! They're making love! We do not need to see part A going into part B! Less is more.
The only negative point which prevents me from giving 'Camila' a full 10 stars is that more of the drama pulling of heart strings is focused around the lovers' execution rather than their love. I just wasn't feeling to romance. Honestly, if the film ended with the lovers riding happily into the sunset I wouldn't recommend it at all. Most of the reviewers here seem to agree. The drama really revolves around the lovers' deaths rather than their lives.