i admit my opinion is very biased as i'm a sucker for stories set in oxbridge colleges during the first half of the 20th century (yes, my kinks are very precise). i had loved the book when i read it in my late teens, but had never bothered with the film. not sure why. well, i finally watched it and it blew me away. again, such a beautiful story, and so beautifully filmed and performed. i felt in some ways incredibly identified with the main character, i could perfectly see aspects of me in my early 20s. i still can't understand why ivory is considered a 'lesser' filmmaker. the story is quite simply impeccably told. i love how the characters develop, all the tensions and passions and the struggle to keep appearances. this story (both book and film) will always stay with me.
Rating: 10/10
