This film is absolutely brilliant! There is not much more to say! Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet give magnificent performances! The storyline was written beautifully. It is witty, endearing, sad and triumphant all at the same time throughout the entire movie! You can't help but fall in love with all the heroic characters and come to despise the dishonest ones. And the director, Ang Lee, did an amazing job of capturing the story through such a simple and understated way, yet it hardly comes across the film that way! I recommend this film to anyone who loves a good storyline with a plot and brilliant acting!