Absolutely Wonderful

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2006)

It has been awhile since I was able to watch an entire movie, engrossed in the story, the characters, and the mood, without being distracted by something that reminded me it was just a movie. The photography, the acting, the music, the screenplay...everything was in sync. This was a moving ride, excellently played by Ferrell, Hoffman, Thompson and Gyllenhaal. Will Ferrell has proved to me that he can carry drama, heavy and light hearted, with grace. Even the more minor characters added depth to the story. Queen Latifa was firm and yet a tender addition to Emma Thompson's portrayal of the very anxious and a bit disturbed author. I could not recommend this any stronger.