Boring. I wanted to leave the Cinema.

Rating: 3/10 (21 April 2008)

I am very surprised by the hype that surrounded this film. I was really looking forward to it, but it was a major disappointment. My girlfriend and i were in agreement that it was a painful couple of hours that we spent viewing it. Nothing ever really happened, just one boring scene after the next. The only intrigue that i felt, was that suddenly the film must become interesting or exciting - it must surely, all the hype on TV says it is great! There are certain redeeming points, like watching a good actor play a convincing role, and viewing the lengths characters will go to get what they want and spite each other. The only scene that was genuinely entertaining though was when Day Lewis's character had to repent in the church. That was worth watching. I know people appreciate films for various qualities, and a story to tell must be the main one, but i felt this was delivered in a very boring style. Sorry to any admirers of this film, but that is what i thought.