Outstanding in every way; thriller, romance, action

Rating: 10/10 (22 February 2004)

I purchased this movie for an addition to my holiday or seasonal movie collection. Periodically, as a Johnny Depp fan, I watch it, on and off season. Each time I watch, I see something new and entertaining. Though bloody in content, I have been fascinated by the story, the characters and the cinematography. I loved the performance of all actors, each character being unique and no matter the size of the part a great addition to the story. Costuming, terrific period pieces that lent great highlight to the story. The backdrop for the story and the music both amazing, lending all that was necessary to make the story suspenseful. Fight scenes were many, varied and exciting and special effects were exactly that, special effects. I recommend this movie highly, with one last comment, it is gory and there is one sexual scene that is very sexual. No nudity but sexual. An amazing piece of movie making, I give it a 10 as I have watched it enough to determine it deserves that rating.