Boring beyond words. Emily feared death so much she couldn't live her life, this fear brought depression, panic, social phobia and eventually she backed herself in to the safe zone of her bedroom with acute agoraphobia . The emo child of yesteryear . Did she suffer ? Yes , but when one refuses to see life as an experience with all it's worth including warts and all, then one suffers. Poetry is always personal to it's author and Emily's work tells her life, making a film about her is only amplifying the depressing state of her mind to viewers some of whom I would like to caution if you yourself is suffering from dark thoughts before watching this, frankly I'd advise to leave it be and just let it clutter the shelves of time instead of the deep recesses of your mind.

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this. Biopics of very important, historical figures usually are dry and very formulaic. The great thing about this film is that it's so sensitively written and directed. It doesn't feel the need to give any theatrics, and the same goes to the performers. Everyone here shines, but the film belongs to Cynthia Nixon. A performance that feels completely genuine and authentic, and it's full of nuances and little mannerisms that help us form an idea of Emily Dickinson. A lot of unknown about the poet so the film isn't trying to claim that it's completely accurate, but in terms of the character it created, Nixon brings her to life wonderfully. It's an incredible performance.

As a woman, I cannot help but fall in love with Emily, for her courage, humor and of course, talent. Perhaps only a woman can understand the torment of an enlightened soul when almost everyone around her was filled with hypocrisy and prejudice. A rebellious spirit will always find life uneasy. The fact that she had the guts to live such a life is truly admirable. Oh yes, she had a sharp tongue and might be a difficult person to live with. But what beauty and clarity of life she gave us.The film may seem tedious to some who preferred more profane version of passion. To me, watching it is like talking to my inner soul.

Not only it is boring, but forces the aspect of feminism by making male characters appear weak. Very unrealistic. Also, wastes too much time on non intellectual dialogues and long slow scenes without good photography. Maybe the script is not that good. The movie seems to be part of a 2016/2017 cult of men hating feminism which makes all women look lesbians and ugly.