contrary to popular critique

Rating: 8/10 (20 December 1999)

Let me say first that I am NOT a fan of this film. Though I must say that the acting, directing, costumes and plot of the film were intelligently put together, I was nevertheless disappointed with the kind of "passion" that was portrayed in this film. "Passion" IS NOT sex. It is a fusion of love and desire. In this movie, I saw the two main characters "go at it" because of this strong PHYSICAL attraction. I'm not sure this is the kind of message we should sent to our society today. As much as I am displeased with this film, I must say the writers were incredible and they did an absolutely amazing job of piecing everything together. However, if you can't STAND for unnecessary nudity and imitations of passion rather than the real thing, then don't watch this movie.