Worth seeing on the big screen!

Rating: 8/10 (2 March 2008)

Although the plot of this film is somewhat far-fetched historical fiction, I found it to be more than well-worth the trip to the theater. I thought the acting was, overall, excellent. The costumes will certainly be nominated for an Oscar, and as is usually the case with period films like this one -- will win it.
I believe the thing that surprised me the most about this picture was how much Nat Portman has grown as an actress. Her performance was unbelievable! Of course, Nat and Scarlett Johansson are two of the most resplendently beautiful women in Hollywood today, but they are both much more than pretty faces with terrific figures. Although they are both becoming outstanding actors, I realize it's their looks that will put most guys in the seats. These two beauties will not disappoint. They look great in this film even though they are "trussed up" to the max!
I have enjoyed Scarlett's work since "The Horse Whisperer". I could see she had lots of potential then, and she was just a child. I can tell by the roles she chooses that she wants to excel at acting. She'll be an Oscar winner someday. It was great seeing her reunited on screen with Kristin Scott-Thomas -- who played her mother once again.
Overall, a great period film with great acting, very good cinematography and music, and outstanding costumes! See it!