Share

Watch It

On DVD: Now | On Blu-ray: TBD

Elegy

Synopsis

Charismatic professor David Kepesh (Ben Kingsley) glories in the pursuit of adventurous female students but never lets any woman get too close. When gorgeous Consuela Castillo (Penélope Cruz) enters his classroom, however, his protective veneer dissolves. Her raven-haired beauty both captivates and unsettles him. Even if Kepesh declares her body a perfect work of art, Consuela is more than an object of desire. She has a strong sense of herself and an emotional intensity that challenges his...more

Other Critics

4.0

66 out of 100 Metascore®

Generally favorable reviews

Read reviews

For Families

16

Iffy for 16+

Read reviews

Fan Reviews provided by

5

Must see if you are over 40 by starrlost
When I see a movie in limited release, especially with acclaimed and award winning actors, I wonder why it's limited. After viewing this film I realize that...

5

PROFOUND. CONTEMPLATIVE. EVOCATIVE. GRADE: A by MOVIES REVIEWER
Elegy unabashedly explored lust/love/affairs, fear/commitment, beauty/art, and mortality. The underlying message that nothing stays the same nor lasts forever...

Advertisement