Amazing lead performances buoy a compelling storylilne; one of the year's very best films.

Rating: 10/10 (7 February 2016)

THE DANISH GIRL (2015) **** Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard, Adrian Schiller, Emerald Fennell, Ben Whishaw, Matthias Schoenaerts. Compelling based on true life events of Danish artists/married couple Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (Redmayne and Vikander make a truly dynamic duo and deserving of Oscars) who embark on the most personal journey - Lili's struggle in terms of her sexuality and becoming a transgender pilgrim. Tom Hooper's subtle yet complex direction with Lucinda Coxon's clear-eyed adaptation of David Ebershoff's novel offers many heartbreakingly poignant moments embedded with what we all want in life - love and acceptance. Gorgeously shot by Danny Cohen and a beautiful production design by Eve Stewart are highlighted by Paco Delgado's lovely costumes make for grande cinematic viewing. One of the year's best films.