Superb scary movie with class

Rating: 10/10 (8 December 2013)

I wish more movies could be made like this - extremely well acted, fabulous costumes, gorgeous cinematography, interesting side characters - but also very frightening. The scenes of Arthur (Daniel RAdcliffe) in the house trying to complete his onerous assignment are flawless. The film has so much to say about societal norms during the late 19th century. Daniel Radcliffe is proving himself a true talent and will probably be known as the Lawrence Olivier of his generation - a gifted actor who can play all types and all venues. This movie is an instant classic and will be appreciated by lovers of horror or lovers of Victorian-period films or even just a beautiful love story. I was so intrigued by this film that I went out and read the book which is quite different from the film but enjoyable also from a totally different perspective.