In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 52 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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In its way Campion's film is a thing of beauty, but its characters' inner lives must be taken on faith.
– Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Sep 2009
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The rare film about the life of an artist that is itself a work of art.
– Dana Stevens,
Slate,
25 Sep 2009
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For a movie so sensuously mounted, it's remarkably grounded.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Oct 2009
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A combination of unstuffy dialogue, wise casting, unselfconscious performances and sensuous but never pretty photography makes Campion's version of the nineteenth century feel current but not anachronistic.
– Dave Calhoun,
Time Out,
6 Nov 2009
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Campion, who won fans with The Piano (1993) and lost them with the dismal In the Cut (2003) here returns to the top of her form.