Quite beautiful

Rating: 9/10 (11 November 2006)

I had seen this film some time ago, but not watched properly. It is schmaltzy, and corny, - true. It is also a beautiful, actual portrayal of love's twists, and should include a few threads that everyone can relate to. So I am sitting here at 4am, wanting to share the moment that I've just had with you all.
One of the questions in the list was what was everyone's favourite love story. Mine is the one shared by Emma Thompson/Alan Rickman, - though of course this is not one of the nicer threads. But I have just watched a particular scene (will not mention it in case those reading have not yet seen the film) and I am sitting here weeping... that's really one of the finest moments I have ever witnessed on screen... and not a single word is said.
This is a stunning little film. Please take it only as it is, with the hocum, with the Christmas tint, but do take it, all together, and enjoy its various messages. Wonderful. 9/10