Romantic, Yes, But Romantic With What Woman?

Rating: Null/10 (17 September 2001)

You get World War II Greek island history that's been overlooked, as background. You get strong performances. You get generally incisive dialogue. The story is not formula. But the woman in the central romance is constantly disapproving of people and turning away from them, exhibits no originality. You are supposed to believe that someone who has no opinions almost all the time is nonetheless bound for a career as a doctor. You are expected to find a woman who lacks ability to articulate her feelings should win the affection of the audience. There must be millions of Pelagia-stereotypes who are born, live, and die. Feed, clothe, and shelter them, but don't put them on my movie screen!