1. shehex

   10

   Well now...sublime. Magnifique. I absolutely love Geoffrey Rush and I must say that his role as the Marquis de Sade was performed exceptionally. My favourite part of the movie is , you know...that intimate encounter between the late Maddy and the youn priest.Call me kinky, but I dare say that this movie fits perfectly not only the mind of those evolved in a different manner, sexually speaking, but it evoques sexuality in such a manner that it fits each and every living thing on earth.… Expand

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2. JayH.

   6

   Exquisitely produced, excellent acting by all, especially Geoffrey Rush, Joaquin Phoenix and Kate Winslet. The costumes and sets are outstanding. However, I found it very talky and often tedious and I was downright bored at times. Yak yak yak yak.… Expand

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3. SMarjones

   4

   *yawn* Thinks it's more important than it is. Why does every “period/historical piece” coming out of Hollywood have actors speaking with English accents? This took place in -hello- France during the age of Enlightenment. It's like casting Eminem to play Malcolm X - you miss the subtleties of the culture in question by being so consistently Anglo-centric. They do the same with ancient Roman films - can't they at least cast prominent Italian-American actors like De Niro and Pacino?!? As if Americans are too stupid to associate European culture with anything other than the British. It colored my whole view of the film, negating anything positive about the performances. Would it truly be that risky if they accurately portrayed the culture and character of the times? Kate Winslet with a Cockney accent – ooooh! I’m so impressed. *spit*.… Expand

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