A fantastic film

Rating: Null/10 (11 July 2004)

Reading the comments of other writers has prompted me to try and redress the balance regarding this film. It is a fantastic film with great vision and understanding. How interesting to tell a part of American history that hardly anyone knows about. It was a true Dickens inspired tale. The costumes were so well matched to the time. The set, costumes , colour and feel of the film really brought the 1850-60s to life. The acting as truly wonderful. Daniel Day Lewis, always fantastic in everything, put in a monumental performance which will stay with me forever. A film such as this which not only tells a historical story but also makes comment on our own society should be hailed with all the awards going. Well done Martin for making an intelligent film that has so many layers to it. We Europeans loved it. Come and make a film in Europe some time!