This is a film that oozes quality. Every scene is beautiful crafted and the cast are wonderful. Daniel Day-Lewis, as always, provides a master class.
The only barrier lies in in the willingness of the modern viewer to relate to such outmoded behaviours and mores. Understanding Lucy Honeychurch's erratic conduct requires some effort. Her world is so different, as are the expectations that her society lays upon her. Her head is laden with them!
But if you can do that there is still joy and emotional fulfilment to be found in this film.
The only barrier lies in in the willingness of the modern viewer to relate to such outmoded behaviours and mores. Understanding Lucy Honeychurch's erratic conduct requires some effort. Her world is so different, as are the expectations that her society lays upon her. Her head is laden with them!
But if you can do that there is still joy and emotional fulfilment to be found in this film.