Fantastic acting, boring direction!

Rating: 5/10 (20 May 2009)

This could have been a sensational movie, with amazing actors shooting continuously from every corner of the screen and an attention to detail that is unusual. Unfortunately, what is for me normally the keystone in everything, not only in a film, failed: Rhythm! Without rhythm you can forget a top achievement.
The story is known, the history facts are respected as facts can be respected in a biographical work. It is really incredible to see so many talents acting so superbly with such an energy and commitment, to be involved in a plot that is moving constantly along the most fascinating scenarios, and not being able to stick to it as a spectator. It bored me. It truly did. There was definitely something missing. Rhythm...
Watch it for the brilliant acting and realism.