Wonderful

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2006)

My wife and I just got back from the showing at Hyde Park Picture House (Leeds) - first time i've been there and it was SO special. The cinema is one of those Ye Olde ones - single screen... tiny foyer with a small selection of food etc - beautiful decor and comfy seats - truly magical. We were sat up in the balcony and it was a fantastic experience.
The movie has got to be one of the best films I have seen all year - such a breath of fresh air. The violence wasn't over the top and I am glad it was there as it showed cold brutality - along with the magical side too.
The actors and actresses were all stars; delivering such powerful performances all round - you felt pity, resentment, hate and warmth. Completely different from almost all mainstream films.
My wife was in tears at the end - because it was so wonderful, sad, tragic and powerful. It was SUCH a shame the cinema was pretty much empty and a majority of people will not be able to share if the beauty of this film.
I so hope that America don't buy the rights to remake it in a few years time and have Steven Speilburg camp it up with silly little aliens. Leave it as is and it will one day be appreciated for what it was; a powerful, dark, beautiful fairy tale.