Brilliant Fun!

Rating: 10/10 (17 January 2010)

Most people look at this film all wrong.
Instead of trying to see it as High Art, accept it for what it is: High Camp.
Gary Oldman chews up the scenery with magnificent aplomb - He's such value for money in every scene. Winona is lovely to look at and manages to not bump into the furniture (bless). Sadie Frost tries to ham it up while being overshadowed by the most hideous bridal gown know to creation. Anthony Hopkins, Richard E Grant and Tom Waite seem to be simultaneously confused, embarrassed and over-stimulated by what they're doing. And then, of course, there's Keanu: beautiful to look at and understated as ever. You know, I love this guy. Sure, people say his accent was a bit dodgy and he was miscast, but who cares? He's no worse than Winona (bless) and infinitely more fun.
One to be enjoyed in the spirit it was intended.