Mira Nair has directed many great things before, her best being Monsoon Wedding, but her direction in this is weak. Her control over style has been lost, and style overtakes the substance. Maybe this is because she did not produce the film also. Her american films without her producing have this same problem, for example Vanity Fair.
Hilary Swank's performance gives little to be desired, and she portrays Amelia as somewhat cold, which is not the case at all. You don't believe anything shes feeling!
The film also cares way to much about how you feel about Earhart, as if she was perfect. They said nothing bad. I don't have to like Jason to like the Friday The 13th series.
On the flip side, the film is shut stunningly, and Nair's attention to detail must be applauded. Also the films music is really time-piece like, and can evoke the emotion that the film fails to give.
The film was intended to grab some Oscars, but thats not the case. Nair plays it safe, and ignores the raw moments of Mira Nair's life. Save your money and go see The House Of The Devil on Halloween.
1.5/5
