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| ACTORS: | Susan Lynch, Ewan McGregor |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Pat Murphy (II) |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 01 January, 2000 |
| MANUFACTURER: | First Look Pictures |
| MPAA RATING: | R (Restricted) |
| FEATURES: | Color |
| TYPE: | Feature Film-drama |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 687797967091 |
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Customer Reviews of Nora
Literary Genius and his Muse James Joyce (Ewan McGregor) finds his spiritual and sexual equal and partner in life in Nora Barnacle (Susan Lynch) when a young man in Dublin. Although he is a university student and she a maid at the local hotel, the two become lovers against the advise of Joyce's friends who lust after Nora themselves. Joyce convinces Nora to join him in Italy where he has a teaching position. The two begin their lives together living beyond their means, dressing fashionably, and fighting while raising children. Nora is anything but a quiet professor's wife, she is the life force that motivates him. Joyce, one of the major literary geniuses of the 20th century is revealed through the film that explores the volatile relationship between the couple. Susan Lynch won the Best Actress award at the Dublin Film Festival for her performance as the earthy muse whose presence was as much a torture to Joyce as inspiration. Ewan McGregor, in his first adult leading man role, proves he has matured as an actor of solid talent and sensitivity in his role as the jealous, insecure, yet brilliant writer. Shot on location in Ireland and Italy, Nora is a small independent film produced by McGregor's company, Natural Nylon, and likely to be overlooked by most audiences. However, if solid acting, adult story lines. and turn-of-the-century costume biopics are your cup of tea, this video is worth the price of purchase.
Squeezing Out Sparks
The on-screen version of Nora & James Joyce's stormy life is a fascinating character study. The cinematography is excellent as both the pastoral scenery of Ireland & Italy plus the amazingly deft lighting of the film lend mood and accent. The DVD version doesn't add tremendously to either the VCR or theatrical release, but is adequate. Ewan McGregor as Joyce is a bookish guy with a nice voice. His tantrums against Nora came as a surprise to me, rather than seeing a build in jealousy, McGregor just kind of lets Joyce explode and retract. Susan Lynch's performance is stellar, a tour de force. The earthy half-smile of satisfaction is so intriguing as she paws and scratches her way to romance. Nora comes alive in this portrayal as well-matched for the moody explosive Joyce. If the film were better known, we'd be comparing theirs to the Burton-Taylor screen spats of George and Martha. The sexual content of the film seems justified as we see James & Nora sqeezing out sparks, the tie that binds them. "Nora" is passionate and stormy, well worth an evening's viewing. Enjoy!
Don't Bother
A horrible movie which makes Dull & ordinary (with the exception of sex) one of the most complex writers/individuals that Ireland has produced. If cinematography alone is your sole requisite in a film by all means buy the DVD. One good aspect of the movie; Ewan & Susan Lynch's rendition of 'The Lass of Aughrim'...but you can download that.