An important pc of history - unfolding in sumptuous colors.

Rating: 9/10 (12 January 1999)

I truly did love this film for the colors, costumes, dancing, & how the characters *moved*. It was close to the most beautiful film (in that sense. Literally) I've ever seen. Cate B is so very captivating. It was easy for me to see how she evolved into such a strong & intelligent force. I was unfamiliar with the actual history of the subject matter. The presentation of plot was just not A+ but the movie overall was a must-see. I can't wait to go again (and I'm not a repeat viewer-type). M.B.