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Firstly it's Amsterdam, then on to Paris where she tracks
down Faith's former boyfriend Wolf (Christopher Ecclestone)
and begins to learn about their anarchists' lifestyle.
Wolf, too, is burdened by the love he had for Faith and agrees
to go with Phoebe to Portugal and visit the cliff-top church
where she died at the bottom of a cliff.
The Invisible Circus uses a skilful blending of flashbacks
to move between past and present in a smooth and never confusing
way. It probably helps that the costumes and fashions of the
revolutionary 1960s are so different to those of the '70s.
You wouldn't say the storyline hurtles along, sort of a purposeful
meander would be more accurate, but it is interesting and
while the movie won't keep you riveted to your seat, it will
keep you intrigued.
The photography is terrific and an excellent transfer boosts
its appeal. The soundtrack is nicely arabic, which adds to
the mysterious mood.
Brewster holds the film together really well and her appeal
entices you to stay on her journey of discovery.
Diaz is perfectly cast as the rebellious, thrill-addicted
Faith, and Ecclestone is never outshone or overpowered by
the leading women.
The Invisible Circus is worth a night's viewing.
Conclusion: Movie 80%, Extras 10%
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