Why is everyone ranting about this movie? The story was engaging, the cinematography was beautiful, and the acting was top-notch (with the slight exception of Miss Swank who was a little stiff for two-thirds of the movie). I can certainly think of many more "period films" that fall well below the style and effectiveness of this film - I'm thinking "The Age of Innocence" and "The Golden Bowl."
Nice little movie that won't put you to sleep or make you cringe with embarrassment for the actors involved. If you want an even better introduction to period pieces, go rent "An Ideal Husband" or most Merchant/Ivory productions.
Nice little movie that won't put you to sleep or make you cringe with embarrassment for the actors involved. If you want an even better introduction to period pieces, go rent "An Ideal Husband" or most Merchant/Ivory productions.