Absolute screen magic.

Rating: Null/10 (24 November 1999)

There is a certain class of film which transcends the common art and goes way beyond storytelling as well. This film is one of the handful that does it for me. Talk about your "suspension of disbelief"! This is just plain magic. Every actor is great (and I generally don't have much use for Glenn Close) and the entire texture of every image just feels so rich and full that it defies description. I think the world would be a better place if a couple of films of this caliber could be released each year. I NEVER buy films, but this is one of about 10 that I actually own a commercial copy of. Like a fine feast for most of your senses!