charming

Rating: 8/10 (29 October 2000)

i went into shock when this film won the academy award for best film. i mean it was good but it wasn't THAT good.
but i digress. the acting was great - everyone was perfect in their role (although i have to say that cate blanchett should have gotten the best actress oscar and why geoffrey rush was nominated for this film and not elizabeth i will never understand.. but for some reason i actually expect every year that the academy will award films that are deserving and every year i am disappointed..) and the writing was stupendous.. tom stoppard performs magic with dialogue..
the costumes and sets were beautiful and the overall feel of the film was lovely.
it was amusing, romantic and well-paced. overall it was eminently enjoyable and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a higher level of escapist fare than is normally offered at your local blockbuster.. but the academy award for best film? methinks 'tis a stretch .