Has Ms. Redgrave been studying at the Fred J. Muggs School of Acting?
4 August 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Warning: Spoilers of sorts.

Beautiful, lush sets and scenery.

Characterizations of oddball characters bounce all over the map.

Uneven direction from a director whose right hand doesn't seem to know what his left hand is doing. Or care. Script is nothing to shout about either.

Strangely non-affecting. Not especially amusing, not especially romantic, not even a little bit sexy. It's a bit of a mystery why the two main characters are attracted to one another or why they end up together.

Odd, off-hand treatment of impending war.

A collection of truly bizarre performances. Normally reliable actors run amok. No doubt the director's and screenwriter's faults.

A film that tries hard, very hard, too hard and doesn't succeed. Can't really recommend, but on the other hand, it's not a complete waste of time. It apparently has its audience.
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