This movie apparently had a firestorm of mixed reviews and comparisons to the Pulitzer Prize winnings book swirling around it - and I missed it all. Thankfully. I enjoyed the movie, though it wouldn’t make a list of my favorites. It is told by jumping forward and backward in time, which allows filmmakers to withhold key or dramatic details of the plot as long as possible. This seemed stunning and revolutionary…
Top Cast
Ansel Elgort
Theodore Decker
Oakes Fegley
Young Theodore Decker
Nicole Kidman
Samantha Barbour
Jeffrey Wright
James 'Hobie' Hobart
Luke Wilson
Larry Decker
Sarah Paulson
Xandra
Willa Fitzgerald
Kitsey Barbour
Aneurin Barnard
Boris Pavlikovsky
Finn Wolfhard
Young Boris Pavlikovsky
Ashleigh Cummings
Pippa
Aimee Laurence
Young Pippa
Robert Joy
Welton 'Welty' Blackwell
Boyd Gaines
Mr. Barbour
Carly Connors
Young Kitsey Barbour
Luke Kleintank
Platt Barbour
Hailey Wist
Theo's Mother
Reviews
I really don't see why this got quite such a kicking from the critics. Ansel Elgort, Jeffrey Wright and Nicole Kidman put a good effort into a tale that hinges on the impact of one single, tragic, moment in time and of the subsequent consequences. The characters visibly evolve throughout the film and it flows in an interesting and absorbing fashion. It is a wee bit too long and perhaps some more judicious pruning of…
FAQ about The Goldfinch
What is The Goldfinch about?
A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.
When was The Goldfinch released?
The Goldfinch was released in 2019.
What genres does The Goldfinch belong to?
The Goldfinch is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Goldfinch?
The cast of The Goldfinch includes Ansel Elgort, Oakes Fegley, Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Wilson.