The Danish Girl (2015)

Eddie Redmayne has always kind of freaked me out -- there’s something alien about his looks -- but he makes perfect sense as a woman. Too bad this movie doesn't live up to its brilliant casting.

We start with what looks to be a healthy marriage. There’s companionship and fun and they’re obviously temperamentally well-matched. So the transition from one reality to another -- seemingly growing from a spark of interest to a consuming bonfire in no time -- is jolting.

One good part of the film is Alicia Vikander as the wife who suddenly finds herself living a different life than the one she agreed to. Her confusion and hurt are palpable, as is her determination to remain steadfast in supporting her former spouse.

D+