While the movie as a whole might not fully recreate the magic conjured up by Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants novel, it is definitely worth seeing if you’re a fan of Robert Pattinson, who gives arguably his best performance yet in this film.
Set in the US during the Great Depression in the 1930s, the film follows the story of Jacob (Robert) who finds himself working in a travelling circus.
Acclaimed actor Christoph Waltz is brilliant as the circus ringleader seemingly with multiple personalities. The actor’s uncanny knack at creating alarming and disturbing scenes will have you jumping in your seat.
Reese Witherspoon, who plays a beguiling circus performer, is the love interest in the story, but it is another leading female who steals the show. The beautiful performing elephant Rosie is adorable and captures the hearts of the characters and audience alike.
With a heady mix of sorrow, anguish, romance and revenge, combined with spectacular acrobatics and exotic animals, Water for Elephants brings the frivolity and frustrations of the circus of yesteryear to life.
Water for Elephants is in cinemas now.
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