If you want a good romantic affair, watch the Danish "A Royal Affair"

Rating: 4/10 (19 June 2019)

The production value of this film is amazing, where it starts to sink is with the writing and acting. The film is based on a true story, but there isn't enough substance with the true story to fill a 2 hour long movie. I could forgive the plodding plot if there were chemistry between any of the actors, but there is none. Fiennes and Atwell are not believable as lovers, nor are Knightley and Cooper. I didn't know who to root for in this film. All the romance and all the characters were drab.
I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone, I will however recommend the Danish film "A Royal Affair" that does have good writing and acting. Also, if you want to see Knightley in a better period piece, watch "Pride & Prejudice."