“Colette” (*** out of four) was a lushly told period drama set at the dawn of the 20th century about the French novelist Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) who finds much success writing novels under the name and ownership of her husband (Dominic West) but she soon attempts to take ownership of her own material and make her own voice heard by breaking free of their partnership and their marriage. Two terrific performances from Knightley and West dominate this film even though it takes its time getting going and film’s ending feels sudden and pat, even if it is based on truth. Not quite a great film as some other critics have said but still well worth watching for its acting alone.