Excellent = Ralph Fiennes

Rating: 9/10 (9 August 2002)

Now, here you have one of the best movies ever starring some of the best actors ever....Ralph Fiennes (brilliant, brilliant, brilliant), Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Juliette Binoche. This movie was very touching and extremely well made. It explores the characters to great depths and gradually unfolds each of their stories. Every minute was worth watching and it definitely did not disappoint me in any aspect. Also, it was one of the very few movies which had a very good ending.
Ralph Fiennes (as Laszlo De Almasy) was just pure brilliance (and as good looking as one can possibly get). His performance was just amazing, considering that he is unable to move during most of the movie, so his expressions were absolutely incredible. He has deserved every Oscar nomination that he has got.
Willem Dafoe (Caravaggio), as usual, gave a fine performance to an otherwise, dry character. The best thing about Dafoe is that he can make relatively dull characters actually have their presence felt in the movie. No doubt, one of Hollywood's greatest actors.
Juliette Binoche (Hana), not only looked beautiful, she also showed that she is a superb actress. Just her expressions in the interaction with Fiennes in the movie did her character complete justice.
I just love the way Kristin Scott Thomas (Katherine) plays her roles. She just seems so natural to it all. Her dialogue delivery and facial expressions were excellent.
Highly recommended. 10/10.