Richly drawn, this film is a character study that rises like a tidal wave carrying on its crest the wisdom and folly of a dozen clueless and endearing souls. Some in this film are willing to die for, to marry for and to sacrifice for love. Others wouldnt know love if they tripped over it on the way to the Ball. The subtleties of one over the other are not lost in a world of haves and have nots. The wealthy have no lock on love and the near destitute have no corner on dignity.
People are merely people.
Some noble and others cruel. Money and titles only make them seem more so. This story is definitely worth the time and effort, either before or after the Academy Awards. This tale weaves and wanders and moves in a direction all too frustrating and necessary for the characters and the audience. Nothing is wasted and the changes are slowly and thoughtfully embraced.