Wow

Rating: 9/10 (19 December 2007)

I thought for sure when I wrote this that I would go on and on about how much this film was overrated, and how it didn't live up to the hype placed by the Academy Awards. Well I just finished watching it and I can honestly say: It deserved every award, and then some.
I was completely shocked and amazed at how much this movie ensnared me. At first, I sought this movie out because of its "Best Picture" status. But I had my doubts. In my mind I pictured myself giving this movie a 6, maybe a 7. With each passing second, the score rose. Its fantastic ending secured its place as one of my favorite movies of all.
The acting is superb. I don't understand how Joseph Fiennes did not even receive a nomination for best actor. Thankfully, Gwyneth Paltrow and Judi Dench receive their just rewards for their brilliance.
The best picture through and through, this movie far exceeded my expectations. In fact, this movie left my expectations in the dust.