A superbly rounded tragic story, beautifully filmed and played

Rating: 10/10 (12 November 2000)

A fantastic film, full of adventure and tragic loss. This film directly addresses the issues of love and death, as do most meaningful artistic projects. The characterisation and casting are just about perfect, and the narrative remains plausible throughout. The beginning and end of the film balance and resolve its content in stunningly cinematic sequences. I watched it on the TV and will have no hesitation in paying to see it again at the cinema. A Tour de Force.