Overrated

Rating: 5/10 (6 January 2008)

After reading nothing but fine reviews of this movie, I went to it expecting a grand romantic saga with a historic backdrop ala Dr. Zhivago, The English Patient, etc.
Boy, was I surprised. And not in a good way.
First, the story was plodding. There were several dull spots and a couple of excessively long scenes.
Second, the acting from at least one of the main actors was less than convincing.
Third, the ending bordered on ridiculous.
This story was not told well. I was not convinced I should care about the characters.
Even with less-than-high expectations, I would have been disappointed by this movie.