In 'Ammonite,' an Aching and Incomplete Love Story
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.

The sisters couldn't be more different: while journalist Dana is fighting tooth and nail for the position of editor-in-chief, her sister Julie has decided to forgive her husband Bertram for his affair and return to him. However, when the betrayed woman learns that the infidelity is harmless compared to what Bertram did to her in the past, Julie draws a line under it. In this turmoil, Maria reminds her two sisters of the urgently needed patent renewal for the baking powder that their mother once invented. But Dana and Julie don't have the nerve for that at the moment. Because in addition to all the back and forth, they have both found a new crush - who happens to be the same man! Only when Maria finds out why the charming pilot Claus is courting Dana and Julie at the same time do the three "golden girls" pull together again ...
Kate Winslet and Saorise Ronan deliver stellar performances in a film that doesn't live up to its potential.
The movie makes it abundantly clear that Meeka becoming an official heir is the most likely going to happen. But if you are expecting to see a movie about Meeka’s perseverance and eventual ascent to the throne, prepare to be deeply disappointed.
Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn't reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn't need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don't get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It's a film that we can celebrate.
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