characterized by exceptionally large eyes - are of much greater interest to the general public than his own, and after a mix-up with a buyer, begins claiming credit for them. He dismisses her concerns, claiming that people don’t buy women’s art and the two continue to fall deeper and deeper into his lie until 15 years later when she finally divorces him and reveals to the world that the paintings were in fact her own.
This is very much a film where the journey is every bit as important as the destination. The story of Margaret's life is an emotional one, not only for Margaret but for the viewers as well. You can’t help but sympathize for her. Even though her art is making them money hand over fist, she is still trapped by a husband who doesn’t respect her, who exploits something so deeply important to her being, and who forces her to live a lie: a charade she would give all the money in the world to be free from. Amy Adams is exceptional in the role, perfectly balancing the emotional turmoil of a person in that position with strength required to get through it without becoming a hardened, bitter person. Christoph Waltz is equally excellent as Walter Keane, giving one of his most loathsome performances to date: a remarkable feat, considering some of his past roles. You get the feeling, however, that he wasn't always like this. Rather, years of rejection and defeat have broken him down into a man who will do anything, including emotional abuse and fraud, to achieve the dreams of his youth. Waltz plays this nuance well, and his devolution from a seemingly good man into the downright hateful human being he becomes makes his inevitable downfall that much more satisfying.
perfectly balancing the emotional turmoil of a person in that position with strength required to get through it without becoming a hardened, bitter person. Christoph Waltz is equally excellent as Walter Keane, giving one of his most loathsome performances to date: a remarkable feat, considering some of his past roles. You get the feeling, however, that he wasn't always like this. Rather, years of rejection and defeat have broken him down into a man who will do anything, including emotional abuse and fraud, to achieve the dreams of his youth. Waltz plays this nuance well, and his devolution from a seemingly good man into the downright hateful human being he becomes makes his inevitable downfall that much more satisfying.
Visually, the film is very nice, it's colors vibrant and beautiful, in typical Tim Burton fashion; the time period and setting only add to this. The set and costume designs are equally well done and really serve to draw you into the era. Additionally, Margaret Keane's paintings fit wonderfully with Tim Burton's style and feel right at home with the rest of his filmography. If any complaint were