map maker employed to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert

Rating: 1/10 (26 November 2004)

I quote from the plot summary for The English Patient: "Beginning in the 1930's, "The English Patient" tells the story of Count Almasy who is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert"
The maps play a pivotal part in the plot. I won't mention what it is here for fear of spoiling the film for those that have not seen it.
As I mentioned in an earlier review I believe that mapping the Sahara is not a good start for a storyline. Don't be misled by reviews which suggest the character is not mapping the Sahara.
There seems to be a sense of superiority present on the comments and message boards about the film. I think it is important to consider the comments about the film, see the movie and decide for yourself, rather than get too hung up on the comments about other comments. If you watch the movie I hope you enjoy it but it's OK not to like it too.