I was disappointed at this attempt. The acting across the board seemed one dimensional and the pacing also flat, both hurried and tedious. I chalk this up to direction. I don't understand some of the choices they made with the storyline and tone. It's trying to be too modern and sardonic. The only thing about the film worth the book is the beautiful interiors and costumes. Anna Joy is lovely and I liked her onscreen but I don't like the way she was used. Unfortunately I can't help compare to the source material and to other versions which are superior.
