Truly worth seeing on the big screen

Rating: 10/10 (10 January 2005)

This movie is an amazing experience -- see it in a theater, don't wait for it on DVD! DiCaprio turns in a stellar performance, fully inhabiting the character. Cate Blanchett and Kate Beckingsale are equally magnificent, and John C. Reilly is great as well. But more than being a collection of many fine performances, it is a truly great film. The film fully immerses you in the periods it covers, and although the movie is longer than average, there is not a scene I would cut. The final delight is the score -- unlike so many films today, this one is expertly scored, in a way that enhances but doesn't overpower what is happening on screen. Go see it!