Rachel McAdams was exceptional

Rating: 9/10 (12 July 2005)

Rachel McAdams did an exceptional job in this movie. She has serious acting talent as judged by this performance. I am looking forward to seeing her in future films. She made this character's emotions and feelings come across as well as any actress in her profession.
The classic love triangle dilemma with of course the well-meaning mother intervening to steer her daughters decisions about true love and happiness. A good story, well directed and acted. The sets were wonderful and the photography also excellent.
The movie is long at 123 minutes but it did not seem long at all. It is well paced and did not seem to drag, as it seems to me so often happens in this genre (well at least for men).