This film is messed up...

Rating: 4/10 (2 February 2009)

Keira Knightley stars as a spoiled young woman in 1930's England who tries to deny her feelings for the family's housekeepers son (James McAvoy). But when she finally gives in to her feelings, she spawns jealousy in her little sister (Saoirse Ronan), leading to false accusations.
I guess it's just not my day for movies set in a different time, as this one has left me wanting more, but definitely NOT anymore like this one. I found myself watching this with only half-interest when the film kept going in reverse and setting up what the younger sister saw, then finding myself more interested as McAvoy found himself in the war, trying to safely get home. Although the plot was, finally, understandable, this film was all over the place and didn't spend any time setting anything up! 4 out of 10 stars.