Good film

Rating: 8/10 (14 September 2008)

I went to see this film with a little trepidation - having deemed Keira Knightley's performance in another period drama, Pride and Prejudice, absolutely woeful. But I needn't have worried. This is a good film, and KK absolutely nails the part.
The film takes a good story, based on the true tale of a menage-a-trois and the long-suffering wife's affair with a prime minister to be. There are parallels with the more recent story of Charles and Diana - though these have been denied by the cast in interviews (probably protecting their chances of honours!). Well directed, some sumptuous locations, and plenty of good performances.