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Carol

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

2015 - R - 118 MINS - DRAMA

Top cast: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara

In a nutshell

An aspiring photographer spots the beautiful Carol perusing the doll display in a 1950s Manhattan department store.  The two women develop a fast bond that becomes a love with complicated consequences.

Our review

Set during the Christmas season, the films winter scenes, holiday gatherings and gift exchanges provide the perfect backdrop to this romantic drama.  A powerful period performance that evokes warmth and togetherness.

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