Robert Pattison is a veterinarian student who finds himself broke and homeless after the death of his parents. This is the early 1900s during the depression and jobs are hard to find. He hits the road and through an act of fate, joins up with a travelling circus as their vet. All would have been well, but the young vet falls in love with the show's starring performer, Reese Witherspoon, who happens to be the wife of the short-fused, sadistic and possessive circus owner, played convincingly by Christoph Waltz. Based on the novel by Sara Gruen, the story is both original and satisfying and plays out well on screen with some truly beautiful cinematography involving the circus.
Christoph Waltz is by far the best actor here, followed closely by Reese Witherspoon. But for me, Robert Pattinson seemed poorly cast. I couldn't detect any really good chemistry between he and Reese, and he just didn't portray a convincing character, especially at times when he was supposed to be outraged. But overall, it didn't ruin the film for me. I truly enjoyed this film and its original story and highly recommend a viewing.
Christoph Waltz is by far the best actor here, followed closely by Reese Witherspoon. But for me, Robert Pattinson seemed poorly cast. I couldn't detect any really good chemistry between he and Reese, and he just didn't portray a convincing character, especially at times when he was supposed to be outraged. But overall, it didn't ruin the film for me. I truly enjoyed this film and its original story and highly recommend a viewing.
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