Beautiful, haunting, sensual

Rating: Null/10 (22 March 2000)

I've grown to love this movie more and more. I first saw it at the cinema when it came out, February 1997. I was recovering from a broken heart so it shot the hell out of me! I've since seen it two more times and don't get tired of it's slow-moving, compelling sensuality. The performances are great - subtle, understated, and the more-than-adequate handling of a very difficult book by director Minghella is to be commended. My favourite scene? The bit at the end when Katherine tells the Count that she has always loved him..... that pulls tears from the ol' ducts every time.