Creating a film that looks like a 50’s melodrama isn’t too difficult (Though it requires a very talented crew). But creating one that is more than just camp value is a bit more difficult. But Todd Haynes manages to pull it off brilliantly in this film. Far From Heaven is more than just an exploration of genre. It’s a film that spans and bridges a fifty year gap together by exploring the social issues that are just as relevant today as they were in the 1950’s.