Blithe Spirit

A spiritualist medium holds a seance for a author affected by writers block however by chance summons the spirit of his deceased first spouse which ends up in an more and more complicated love triangle together with his present spouse of 5 years.

It will be incorrect to easily recreate the unique movie/play and duplicate the wonderful efficiency of Margaret Rutherford and I am delighted that this movie doesn’t. It takes the premise of Noel Coward’s and, with tongue firmly planted in its cheek, improves upon it immensely.

The characters are all fleshed out way over within the unique. For instance, Ruth within the play and unique movie is uninteresting, boring and flat. Isla Fisher brings a extra plausible portrayal and relishes the character. Judi Dench’s Madame Arcarti is much less chaotic than Rutherford however equally satisfying. Leslie Mann’s Elvira brings true risk born from jealousy however retains it inside the realms of the comedic nature of the movie

Sure, it is a farce and it is presupposed to be. No, that is nothing like the unique, however what could be the purpose? Each variations have their deserves and may be loved equally.