Better than expected

Rating: Null/10 (30 December 2003)

I have to admit: I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Half expecting to be disappointed, the performances of Jude Law and Renee Zellweger turn out to be Oscar material.
Although a bit lengthy and somewhat predictable, the movie focuses on the lives of the stars and their hardships trying to survive the Civil War. Although they just met before the war, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman are drawn to each other tremendously. After being wounded he deserts to be back in her arms.
I'm sorry to say that I think the role of Ada Monroe would have been better served if played by Kate Winslet or Cate Blanchett, but that's just my opinion.