![]() Before dismissing this structure as a run of the mill romance novel, stop to consider that this classic tale provides something unexpected in literature. Eventually, overspending and the extra- marital relationships are all brought to light and Emma must come to terms with the repercussions of these revelations. Emma finds solace in decorating her home, wearing the latest fashion and living out the romance she desires in the arms of other men. Soon she finds that this life as a doctor's wife, is not as glamorous as she thought and seeks satisfaction from her boredom. Her arranged marriage to the community physician, Charles, affords her a certain position within this small community's societal life. Charles Bovary (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) have an adoration for her, but do not know what to do with her wandering spirit. Her father, the boarding school nuns and her husband, Dr. She is beautiful and loved, but an enigma to most of the people who come into her life. Set in provincial 19th century northern France, Emma Bovary is a misunderstood soul who desires more than the small country town life style. Emma Bovary has been portrayed by a multitude of actresses, but how will the perennial period actress, Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) handle the disenchanted wife of Charles Bovary? Art-house rating: 2.5 stars* Cinematic rating: 2.5 stars Big question opportunities: 3 stars Review It is the name that might sound familiar, but this may be the first time this generation has engaged the story of Madame Bovary. A classic novel by Gustave Flaubert that might be familiar to many by name only, but still sets the standard for realism. "She wanted to die, but she also wanted to live in Paris." ― Gustave Flaubert Walking into the cinema.
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