Winslet seems too old for the part, doesn't she?

What exactly in the trailer or in the storyline suggests that the part should be played by a younger actreess?

she looks perfect for the role. i dont think she looks old for the role

Yes, because an accomplished female garden designer and landscaper in 17th century France would have been in her early 20s. Why didn't Hollywood think of that? Kate was 38 when this movie was filmed. Her age is perfect. Stfu.

I'm just home from seeing this tonight, here in Australia.

I thought Kate fit the role well. Most of the others, in fact, seemed out of their element. Alan Rickman, sadly, seemed tired and distracted (as he probably was, from his director's duties) and generally uninspired.

The trailer puts far too much emphasis on the suggestion of her influence at court. It's a momentary and lightly charming sequence, nothing more, and again sadly, one of the few times the film gets interesting.



You might very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment.

As an actress, she's just 2 years older of her screen-partner Matthias so I don't see how she could be 'too old'. She's 39 or 40, not 60 ... a male actor of the same age would be considered 'young'.

As for the character, I don't think she is the wrong age either, I mean she's supposed to be an 'unconventional' woman, a grown up woman, a builder... she can't be in her 20s. Also, she has an affair with a married man(whose wife is clearly older than him too.. so that's maybe just the man's taste not to chase young girls but grown up women with a strong personality)

This is not Cate Blanchett who is too old, I find her perfect. It's the actor who plays Le Notre who is too young. At the beginning of the construction of the Bosquet des Rocailles, Le Notre was in his late sixties. A more aged actor with more charisma, experience and charm would have been more credible.

English is not my language, so be gentle

I saw this last night at an event, and Alan Rickman was interviewed afterward. This character has to be at least Kate Winslet's age for the story to make sense. Rickman originally wanted to make this movie a few years ago, and she was too young. He felt fortunate that she wanted to be part of the project now, when her age better fit the role.

A sophisticated landscape designer? No, definitely not too old. You, just like the rest of the world, are use to seeing too-young actresses in adult roles. Don't worry, your eyes will adjust to the ageless beauty of Kate Winslet once you watch the film.