There's not a lot to be said about this move, except that its great. Any attempt at a full review would be a huge spoilers risk, as the plot begins unfolding from the first frame, and everything is important after that. It is worth noting that this isn't a sweeping love story like the DVD cover suggests "a love caught in the fire of revolution". Really its a story about a time and place and a Journalist whose love affair with a British agent causes some serious moral dilemmas. THis movie is more about personality and moral dilemmas than it is about love.
The acting is spectacular (though its a shame Sigourney Weaver is really underused), and most people are aware of Linda Hunt's achievement in this film, though just in case you're not, I won't tell you. Her performance is so good, that once people realize how good it is they can't get over it and it diminishes the drama a little bit.
Overall, this picture is intelligent, exciting, and very sexy when it has the chance.
The acting is spectacular (though its a shame Sigourney Weaver is really underused), and most people are aware of Linda Hunt's achievement in this film, though just in case you're not, I won't tell you. Her performance is so good, that once people realize how good it is they can't get over it and it diminishes the drama a little bit.
Overall, this picture is intelligent, exciting, and very sexy when it has the chance.