Possibly the best period movie ever

Rating: 10/10 (16 March 2009)

This movie remains underrated from most of movie-watchers and Kubrick fans. It's a shame because it as all the ingredients for a 10. Some people wrongly consider it too long, but I think that the running-time is worth-while as it helps you to really enter into the characters' minds and evolve with them through the story. Great cinematography(candle light scenes are outstanding), great acting, superb costume design. You won't be jumping off your seats every 10 minutes but it is at least as good as any of Kubrick's movies - perfect. I love the slow rhythm and the carefully thought dialogues as it really helps for the credibility of the whole experience. A must see for everyone who loves art.