This film perfectly exemplifies what happens to a script and to the creative instincts of the people behind a project when the journey to the screen takes almost thirty years.
The script that was filmed has lost its way.
The film is agnostic as to whether it is about gender politics, the impact of the class system or is simply a charming Oirish romp.
It's drowning in stereotypes, which is a travesty considering the quality of the cast. Only Janet McTeer put in an interesting performance and kept me from walking out. Close is unwatchable. The attention she has gotten for this role is baffling.
I can't even recommend it as a curiosity. It is simply dreadful.
The script that was filmed has lost its way.
The film is agnostic as to whether it is about gender politics, the impact of the class system or is simply a charming Oirish romp.
It's drowning in stereotypes, which is a travesty considering the quality of the cast. Only Janet McTeer put in an interesting performance and kept me from walking out. Close is unwatchable. The attention she has gotten for this role is baffling.
I can't even recommend it as a curiosity. It is simply dreadful.