i heart this movie with every breath. hugh grant was just lovely!!! sigh, he swept something on my feet, hahaa !!!

"I am not full of virtues and noble qualities. I love. That is all. But I love strongly, exclusively and steadfastly."

I knew nothing about the artists of the 1830s when I started the movie, and now, I can only assume they were a debaucherous, treacherous lot. But actually, the characters were all pretty interesting and their interactions were quite funny. The way ... (read more) I knew nothing about the artists of the 1830s when I started the movie, and now, I can only assume they were a debaucherous, treacherous lot. But actually, the characters were all pretty interesting and their interactions were quite funny. The way it was shot, though, pulled me out of the world of the film; it was very obviously a period piece with fancy costumes and sets. There was nothing there to make it real. But, overall, it had an enjoyable story (although it was slow at points) and was surprisingly funny.

Maye it's just not my kind of humor, but I wished they had whittled off most of the comedy parts. It was a bit too on the OTT side, with characters acting like they are in the middle of a ridiculous parody. It would have allowed more screentime to de... (read more) Maye it's just not my kind of humor, but I wished they had whittled off most of the comedy parts. It was a bit too on the OTT side, with characters acting like they are in the middle of a ridiculous parody. It would have allowed more screentime to developing the love story between Sand and Chopin. As it were, the chemistry between Judy Davis and Hugh Grant was electrifying, and the little moments we do get to glimpse in the Sand/Chopin romance were rather well done. Not much needs to be said about the beauty of the soundtrack (hello, it's Chopin!). Added to that are the picturesque sets and the pretty costumes, which makes my period-heart happy. I only wished most of the acting didn't make me cringe all throughout (not the fault of the actors, though).

Excellent music, and great performance by Hugh Grant. What a beautiful movie!

This is very sweet, but Liszt just can't be blonde ::::D