Romance

Brilliant acheivement. Few ofther films capture the feel of Dickensian London so well, and none have dared what this film does - to tell a love story from the view points of both parties. Wrapped in social commentary, the film relates the love between Mr Clennam and Amy Dorrit, in a story arcing two films: the first from Clennam's view and the second from Amy Dorrit's view. Fantastic, riveting, and rewarding.

Unquestionably the best adaptation of Rostand's play of unspoken love. Full of all the necessary panache and humour. Wonderful.

Yes, this is unquestionably a sentimental romance, that leaves you in no doubts to its credibility, but it is also wonderfully stagesd, shot and acted. A real heart warmer.

Okay, so the film is a bit violent in parts, quite stylised, and the opening shots in the basketball court are a bit stagey. But what a great film! "This is my love story" says the lead character... kinda. ... A romance between a Japanese girl and a Korean-Japanese schoolkid, that neatly summarises some of the issues involved in a cool, trainspotting style. I love some of the lines at the end - and the use of lines from Romeo and Juliet.