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Todd Haynes has made some solid films (Velvet Goldmine, Far From Heaven, I’m Not There, etc) and he manages to move his cast of characters in this sensitive film based on Patricia Highsmith’s 2004 novel ‘The Price of Salt’ to equal the impact and timing of Highsmith’s concept in her novel. Phyllis Nagy adapted the novel for the screen. According to Highsmith’s story, Therese (Rooney Mara)is nineteen and working in a department store during the Christmas shopping season. She dates men, although not with real enthusiasm. One day a beautiful older woman comes over to her counter and buys a doll. As the purchase is a C.O.D. order, Therese makes a mental note of the customer’s address. She is intrigued and drawn to the woman. Although young, inexperienced and shy, she writes a note to the customer, Carol (Cate Blanchett), and is elated and surprised when Carol invites her to meet. Therese realizes she has strong feelings for Carol, but is unsure of what they represent. Carol, in the process of a bitter separation and divorce, is also quite lonely. Soon the two women begin spending a great deal of time together. Before long, they are madly and hopelessly in love. The path is not easy for them, however. Carol also has a child and a very suspicious husband dangerous ground for the lovers. When the women leave New York and travel west together, they discover the choices they’ve made to be together will have lasting effects on both their lives. Considered to be the first lesbian pulp novel to break the pulp publishing industry-enforced pattern of tragic consequences for its lesbian heroines, The Price of Salt was written under the pseudonym of Claire Morgan by Patricia Highsmith – the author of ‘Strangers on a Train’ and ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’. Both Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara are brilliant in this delicate story. Sarah Paulson adds depth as Carol’s previous lover Abby. The flavor of the 1950s is superb as is the cinematography and musical score. The only casting problem is with the men – blustering insensitive performances especially by Kyle Chandler as Carol’s husband-on- the-way-out disrupt the flow of the film distractingly. Otherwise it is a triumph for all concerned. Still highly recommended

Carol is a love story dealing with two women at a time where the same gender couldn't publicly have affection for one another. Todd Haynes does a beautiful job to make this movie come together despite taking years and years to get this movie out. Phyllis Nagy's adapted screenplay is remarkable and on-point. Finally, the lead actresses, Cate Blanchet and Rooney Mara, had great chemistry to make their love believable and enchanting.

Great film, Cate Blanchett is fantastic. She delivers a stellar performance

Carol, is a complex movie about the forbidden love between an older and younger women during the conformist 1950's. It is refreshingly subtly and for once not formulaic. It does a wonderful job of letting the story slowly unfold in a realistic fashion. And doesn't insult it's audiences intelligence by bopping us over the head with it's themes and conclusions. A superb romance.

The movie is a great reminder of the 50's in New York, with two actresses nominated for academy awards. The same director as Far from Heaven, Carol has similar storylines dealing with a taboo subject for that time. Cinematography is beautifully done, with a wonderful soundtrack also nominated for an academy award. A must see.

based on a novel by patricia highsmith (whose novels become "strangers on a train" , "ripley's game", and "the talented mr. ripley) departs from her usual crime thrillers to provide a character study of two women who fall i love in 1952 when this sort of behavior was considered taboo. good direction by Todd Haynes.

If this were a silent movie I would still give it 5 stars. Todd Haynes has crafted a beautiful, elegant film. Blanchett is perfect and Mara does a phenomenal job portraying a character discovering herself. Supporting cast, though small, makes an impression as well. There isn't really anything bad about this movie.

This blu-ray dvd is not as long as the rented one I got with Netflix which included the stay overnight by Therese at Carol's house. This and a couple of other scenes were missing. Not sure if there is a longer version available for sale. The movie was very good, a little slow in spots, but interesting and kept our attention.

This has become one of my all time favorite movies. It's great to finally have a movie like this produced for the mainstream viewer. Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara were superb in this movie. A must see if you haven't seen it yet! The atmosphere and recreation of the early 50s era is superb.

A very touching story about a woman who loves another woman. Taking place in New York during the 1950's, a time when it was almost a crime to be gay. This movie is based on a book by Patricia Highsmith who also wrote The Very Talented Mr. Ripley. A wonderful writer who tells a great story.

Cate Blanchett did it again. To bad she can not win so soon after Jasmine. Rooney Mara was just as good. The fifties never look so beautiful. Surprised how women could fall in love with each other during the times. The costumes for this period were magnificent

This beautifully made film restores your faith in movies that are actually about more than car chases and exploding buildings. Extraordinarily well directed, scripted, photographed and acting, its seamless soundtrack fits it perfectly. I'm delighted to own it.

Carol follows the narratives of two very different women as they find love empathy and hardships of life. THe performances all around portray the human nature of every character and portrays their faults in a beautiful and depthful journey.

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara are great together and very convincing. The movie reveals the challenges faced by lesbians during mid-century America. All the pressure to conform regardless of your economic status. Sets and costumes are spot on.

The film was one of the best of last year and it's a shame it didn't get much love from the Oscars. The performances are dynamite even though the story sizzles through. It's all about the acting here and it offers everything you could ask for.

I love everything about this movie. I've watched it more than 10 times already. The story line was well-written and a fantastic adaptation of the original book. The cinematography was so unique and breath-taking. A definite must-see movie.

A wonderful period piece set in the 50's when traditional values and ways of thinking were very "Ozzie & Harriet." Brilliant acting performances from both leads and a story that just pulls you in. On a scale of 10, it's a 10!

Of the two movies Danish Girl and Carol, I think Carol is much more subtly acted. I didn't think it would have drawn me into their life story as much as it did. Incredible atmosphere. Must also see SNL parody by Kate Mckennon too.

Really beautiful film with great performances. The relationship at the center is the core of the film and it's handled really well. Probably not for everyone, but I love it.

Patricia Highsmith [The Talented Mr. Ripley] had great range as a novelist and this adaption of 'The Price of Salt' into film is not in vain. Two great actors bring Carol to life: Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara.