A very well produced and enjoyable British film

Rating: Null/10 (14 February 1999)

I had some reservations about seeing this film but these were completely dismissed after seeing it. Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow acted out their parts well and actually conveyed that chemistry that is needed to bring lovers together. The wit and detailed period costumes, wonderful visuals, and a solid cast - headed by Fiennes and Paltrow and supported by Judi Dench, Geoffrey Rush, and Ben Affleck, created for me one of the most enjoyable fims I have seen this year. And it's British even with an American lead actress (excellent accent) and money from the US. Perhaps that's the answer, UK talent, novelty and American money and marketing. It deserves to win awards, they should go to Gwyneth Paltrow, the writers, producers, directors and the costume designers.