A visual feast from start to finish.

Rating: 8/10 (9 July 2006)

Similar in style to director Malick's The Thin Red Line, this is a poetic and lyrical film with stunning photography and an exceptionally emotive score by master composer James Horner ("Titanic") and this is probably his best work which is saying something. Well worth seeing for these 2 facets alone. Superb captivating opening sequence. Definitely deserved a nationwide release at the cinemas but wouldn't be considered these days as mainstream cinema. This is a classic love story and is a labour of love from start to finish. Flawless acting all round by a very strong cast. This film touches the emotions and lingers in the mind long after the end credits. Well worth seeing purely as a piece of superbly made modern cinema.