A masterpiece - made by a genius with mesmeric acting

Rating: 10/10 (18 June 2011)

I believe from experience this movie really needs to be seen more than once - in order to fully appreciate it.
The first time for me it seemed a bit slow and dis-jointed.
This has now become my favourite movie of all time.
It is beautifully filmed and acted with mesmeric passion which is palpable.
Many of the scenes and quotes are memorable but i don't want to give too many spoilers in case anyone has not seen the movie yet.
The sound-track is amazing too with haunting music to complement and affirm the beautiful cinematography you are watching on screen
The film demonstrates that no amount of vows taken or attempted resistance can control passion and lust when the occasion and opportunity arise.
Passion is not under control but rather controls and consumes.
This film ultimately succeeds in making adultery look divine - Or more specifically the Love which develops from the affair looks Divine.
It is an amazingly beautiful tragedy and will affect you deeply.
For those who have themselves been intensely in love at some point - watching this movie will be an experience not just an event.
Much kudos to the late, great Anthony Minghella.
This film won 9 Oscars but i believe should have had 3 more for the lead roles of Ralph Fiennes and Kristen Scott Thomas and also for Minghella's screenplay which did not win but were all nominated.