Strong and excellent performance by Ralph Fiennes (whom I haven't actually ever been a fan of - The Avengers and the English Patient didn't really help). His portrayal of a hard hearted man who only softens after killing who was perhaps his best friend to date in duel comes across exceptionally well and has gotten the better of me. Liv Tyler as the non-conforming country girl turned leading lady of the russian aristocracy and enchanting Onegin (Fiennes) regardless of her standing is simply breathtaking.
The music by Magnus Fiennes is perfectly matched to the sometimes startling, sometimes playfully lively, sometimes thoughtful, seldom serene scenes born of Martha Fiennes direction. The scenes and cuts are arranged so well and here and there are so surprising that they are a pure and constant pleasure to watch. (I must add that I have not yet read the poem.)
The Fiennes Clan has put up a masterly performance that has yielded a masterly film. I will certainly be curious as to their next joint project.
The music by Magnus Fiennes is perfectly matched to the sometimes startling, sometimes playfully lively, sometimes thoughtful, seldom serene scenes born of Martha Fiennes direction. The scenes and cuts are arranged so well and here and there are so surprising that they are a pure and constant pleasure to watch. (I must add that I have not yet read the poem.)
The Fiennes Clan has put up a masterly performance that has yielded a masterly film. I will certainly be curious as to their next joint project.