Carol pits Natalie Portman against Julianne Moore in a disturbing melodrama with strings a little too much pressed. Todd Haynes doesn't bother.

From the beginning, he took over the soundtrack of Le Messager. The two women observe each other. It is not a formula. A scene brings them side by side in front of a mirror, which has...This article is for subscribers only. You still have 59% to discover.Want to read more?Unblock all items immediately.