I was anxiously awaiting for this movie to come out. I've been interested in this case for many years and have done extensive research on the murders. This movie was completely inaccurate and disappointing. The soundtrack was inappropriate for this movie. The murders took place in a small town during the Victorian era. The movie should have been accompanied by anything other than the annoying rock music played. The portrayal of Lizzie Borden was off, the house and setting was off. The time line, people involved, statements, trial and inquest were all off. For instance, her uncle arrived at their home the day before and spent the night. He was present the morning of the murders and returned later that day. Lizzie didn't burn her dress outdoors at night in a fire pit. She burned the dress during the day in the kitchen's stove with her friend, Alice Russell present. The comments concerning the murders that were overheard was not by the maid but during her stay in prison by a female prison guard. Lizzie was never noted to dress provocatively nor noted for going to late drinking parties. Those were just a few of the numerous inaccuracies throughout the movie. Although I like Christina Ricci, they could have chosen an actress more fit to portray Lizzie. Christina is more of a frail and petite woman which didn't hit the mark of Lizzie, who was more robust in stature. Her acting as well as some other actors in the movie was mediocre at best. For those fascinated by this case should watch Elizabeth Montgomery's portrayal in the 1975 The Legend of Lizzie Borden which is more accurate.
Review of Lizzie Borden Took an Ax
