A Truly Great Performance

Rating: 10/10 (16 April 2015)

Emily Watson gives a performance for the ages in this beautifully produced film based on the popular novel. Indeed, she is supported by an excellent cast, especially Geoffrey Rush in a wonderful role, but it is Ms. Watson who takes your heart in her hands and melts it with her fantastic eyes. Considered one of the great actors of our time, Watson dominates every scene in which she appears and this is one of her most subtle yet powerful performances. No one who sees her in this film can help but wonder why she was not awarded an Academy Award for her work here. However, that could be said for every one of her motion picture performances.