Excellent period drama

Rating: 8/10 (30 September 2008)

We went to the NZ premiere last night at the Lido and thoroughly enjoyed this. Knightly isn't my favourite actress but I must admit that she carries this. I hadn't realised her face was so expressive and she appeared to handle the role with ease. Fiennes as the Duke was also excellent and in keeping with what I have read about the Duke's character. And there is a wee hotty for those who need it. My only disappointment was that the movie used sex a bit too much to gloss over some difficulties but overall whomever watches it will gather some understanding of the standards and life of an 18th century man or woman. And probably have a lot of sympathy for the footmen. What a boring life!