Sexy, sensual, stunning, exciting

Rating: 9/10 (15 December 2002)

Rich colour and camera work complement the stunningly gorgeous soundtrack of this incredibly sensuous film. Most of the acting is top-notch. This is not a staid, reserved period piece: spanning centuries, the slightly disturbing plot moves ahead relentlessly without being disorienting or confusing.
A beautifully constructed work of art with all the action and romance (and sex and violence!) of a popular cineplex movie, this should appeal to any adult audience.