Tulip Fever (2017)

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An artist falls for a married young woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait. The two invest in the risky tulip market in hopes to build a future together.

Plot Summary
"Tulip Fever" is a historic drama movie set during the 17th-century tulip mania in Amsterdam. The movie, based on Deborah Moggach's book of the exact same name, focuses on a young orphaned female, Sophia (Alicia Vikander), who is forced to wed a wealthy and effective merchant, Cornelis Sandvoort (Christoph Waltz), to protect her future.

Functions and Relationships
Despite their marriage, Sophia and Cornelis do not share a passionate love, and she desires authentic affection. Go Into Jan Van Loos (Dane DeHaan), a charming young artist commissioned by Cornelis to paint Sophia's picture. Sophia and Jan are drawn to each other, and they start an extreme affair, driven by a shared yearning for an unburdened life filled with love.

Engaging Themes and Twists
In the midst of their affair, the set create a risky plan involving tulip bulbs, which were highly important and cost enormous sums at that time. Their strategy is to capitalize the tulip market trend to secure enough funds and leave together. Parallel to this storyline, Sophia's servant, Maria (Holliday Grainger), and the local fishmonger, Willem (Jack O'Connell), face an unanticipated pregnancy, adding layers of stress and thriller to the narrative.

Climax and Conclusion
Regrettably, their plan spirals out of control as the tulip market crashes, leading to significant effects. In desperation, Sophia fabricates her death-- a plot twist that enables her to escape her loveless marital relationship but at the cost of never ever seeing her fan Jan once again. In the end, Sophia lives a basic life in the New World, whereas Jan is entrusted to his love for her engraved onto the canvas. Cornelis, on the other hand, winds up looking after Maria and Willem's kid, being deceived into believing it's his child with Sophia.

Production and Reception
Directed by Justin Chadwick and written by Tom Stoppard and Deborah Moggach, "Tulip Fever" possesses a stellar cast that brings the complicated relationships and feverish desperation of the characters to life. The movie's script checks out various themes, such as the quest for liberty, the power of love, and the implications of social constraints.

Nevertheless, despite its capacity, "Tulip Fever" was consulted with combined reviews. A common complaint from critics was connected to its irregular tone and occasional absence of depth in character advancement. Nevertheless, the film was praised for its production design and costumes, capturing the luxury of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age and the short-lived madness of the tulip speculation bubble.

Last Remarks
In conclusion, "Tulip Fever" is a historical drama film that informs a romance infused with economic speculation, betrayal, and the quest for individual freedom. Its representation of the tulip mania provides a glimpse into among the most remarkable durations of financial history, even as it battles with complex human relationships and the high stakes of forbidden love.

Top Cast

  • Alicia Vikander (small)
    Alicia Vikander
    Sophia Sandvoort
  • Dane DeHaan (small)
    Dane DeHaan
    Jan Van Loos
  • Christoph Waltz (small)
    Christoph Waltz
    Cornelis Sandvoort
  • Judi Dench (small)
    Judi Dench
    The Abbess of St. Ursula
  • Jack O'Connell (small)
    Jack O'Connell
    Willem Brok
  • Holliday Grainger (small)
    Holliday Grainger
    Maria
  • Zach Galifianakis (small)
    Zach Galifianakis
    Gerrit
  • Matthew Morrison (small)
    Matthew Morrison
    Mattheus
  • Tom Hollander (small)
    Tom Hollander
    Dr. Sorgh
  • Cara Delevingne (small)
    Cara Delevingne
    Annetje
  • Cressida Bonas (small)
    Cressida Bonas
    Mrs. Steen