Colette - Poor version of 'The Wife'

Historical costume drama, based on a true story.

Colette is the story of a young spirited girl who almost accidentally becomes an author. She starts by writing 'fan mail' for her husband but then (for financial reasons) he asks her to take a stab at writing a novel, she does so about her own experiences growing up including details of romantic relations. He reads the first draft and adds some energy and glamour to this first attempt and this becomes a best-selling book, so much so that it's the start of a series. These erotic books are particularly popular with female readers.

The husband is already an established author, but a serial philanderer, who didn't mind spending money he didn't have! He initially takes credit for Colette's work, but she resents this.
The film charts their friction.

Colette's later successful life is summarized during the end credits, with vintage black n white images (which is pretty standard).

My wife liked this film, but I'm afraid I felt disappointed. Maybe I compared this with 'The Wife', which was released recently and a far superior film that doesn't rely on soft core porn to deliver it's message.


6/10