Ooh Ahh 9 and a half stars

Rating: Null/10 (25 March 2000)

Whilst the performances of the leads are worthy of the garlands with which they were bestowed, and the director shows a very sure touch bringing new life and intrigue to a well known subject, one performer towered over all. Eric Cantona is majestic as the French Ambassador who, without the aid of pyrimidal mounds of Ferraro Rocher, really spoils the viewer with a magnetic performance. Criminally overlooked when the Oscars were doled out to the water carriers, his day will come. Half star off for no football