Great, Gorgeous and Sure-Fire Oscar Winner!

Rating: 10/10 (25 May 2013)

This movie was enthralling on every level. You might even apply the term: a real movie-movie. No frame is wasted. The movie speeds along with never a dull moment--which surprised me since the film is based on a literary classic. From the production design, the costumes, sets, photography, music, etc. it's all top-class. One senses this is a movie that was years in the planning and the special effects are stunning--especially the director's trademark "look" of the camera racing from one point to a dizzying distance away. I go to movies to be entertained and hopefully emotionally touched when the movie calls for it. This movie does it all and I will be most surprised if it doesn't pick up major awards there--especially Best Picture, Best Production Design, Best Costumes.