I did read your review and I found it fascinating. I like the way you framed it around "careless people," but I cannot help but wonder what happens in the home of Bassanio and Portia in the years to come.
They clearly were both affected. Bassanio seemed almost submissive at the end of the movie, imo, and Antonio promised his soul to Portia if she would take care of Bassanio. I cannot help but feel like those folks are in for a world of hurt of their own making.
Antonio/Bassanio, whether sexual or not, is clearly the supreme pairing of the story and I just don't know how well it's going to work out for them when Portia/Bassanio becomes the default. Perhaps your comparison to the Great Gatsby is even more apt...
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Date: 2010-06-21 02:32 pm (UTC)They clearly were both affected. Bassanio seemed almost submissive at the end of the movie, imo, and Antonio promised his soul to Portia if she would take care of Bassanio. I cannot help but feel like those folks are in for a world of hurt of their own making.
Antonio/Bassanio, whether sexual or not, is clearly the supreme pairing of the story and I just don't know how well it's going to work out for them when Portia/Bassanio becomes the default. Perhaps your comparison to the Great Gatsby is even more apt...