Reviews

It's been quite some time since I last saw a breathtaking epic story (e.g. Braveheart). I really think that Mr. Winterbottom (the director) did a very careful and good job in making this movie. For one thing, while watching the movie, you can really understand how each of the character feels. For instance, you know how painful Mr. Dillion's struggle was once he saw his own wife and daughter again(whom he had once sold, just for the sake of getting some gold). The way how he was torn from his past doing and his not-really-effective compensation that he wanted to pay for both of them. Or, you can know how Hope, the daughter, who, aside from wanting to be a very good daughter, also thought about love. dream and hope of her own life. Or, how the mother, despite all the difficult times that she had gone through because of her husband's deeds, she still loved him enough to forgive and accept. And last of all, you could see what kind of person Dalglish, and also the people in Kingdom Come were like.

I personally think that one of the best part in the movie was the 'fire' part. And actually Lucia's role was good too. I think Milla Jovovich (Lucia) sang very beautifully in the movie. And that Sarah Polle (Hope) did a neat job as the obeying daughter as well.

One thing I also want to say about this movie is that, the cinematography is great. And you can really get a glimpse of how the people's life during the Gold Rush was like.

I personally think that this movie is more than just a romance story, and I am sure that everyone can at least get something out of watching it.

I think this is a very neatly made movie. Although the focus of the movie itself is on Lara, the audience is also able to get to know each character's personality (e.g. Lara's parents, and her aunt and uncle). I personally found the reconciliation scene of Lara's Father and his sister very touching (though a bit too quick).

This movie encourages people to go and search for their own ideals and ambitions, and at the same time let them know that despite every kind of fame and riches in the world, nothing can be more important and precious than the love from your own family. Very touching indeed.

The music used in this movie is breath-taking as well. Alas that it doesn't have a soundtrack (or does it?).