Many elements help to make this the best movie of the year.

Rating: 8/10 (9 February 1999)

This was truly the best film I have seen all year. It was a love comedy in the truest sense of the phrase, and nothing disappointed. Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow were amazing in their leading roles and created more than just chemistry - they had a bond. The high wit and thoughtful script combined with beautifully detailed costumes, wonderful visuals, and a solid cast - headed by Fiennes and Paltrow and supported by Judi Dench, Geoffrey Rush, and Ben Affleck, amongst others - to create the most appealing and enduring film of the year and one of my absolute favorites ever.