Arnt Bhone Myint

Spoiler Alert Let’s start with the ending. It’s satisfying to see Betty getting her divorce, Katherine heading to Europe, and Connie finding someone. However, as someone who's not American, I struggle to understand why a Harvard grad student wouldn’t support his fiancée’s education. Yes, it’s 1953, but I can’t imagine Joan not regretting her decision to be a housewife. She could still go to law school and be a great wife. And it seems like Tommy was just covering up for Spencer's cheating ass. As for the teacher, I get that she’s trying to push her students to break free from conservative expectations, but she’s not perfect herself. I didn’t appreciate her rejecting Paul only to date Bill. One last thing. If all the women in town are expected to become housewives, why are there female committee members, a female principal, and female teachers? Except for Katherine, most of them grew up there. How did they get these jobs and still expect their daughters to marry right out of high school? It feels less about being conservative and more like hypocrisy. I’ve seen films like Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting, and Freedom Writers, and while this movie is enjoyable, the plot feels like it’s missing something. The cinematography and settings are stunning, making it a worthwhile watch overall.