I suppose in some circles a slight nod to Thomas Hardy will lift a truly bad movie to a higher level, but, for me, this wasn't nearly enough. I kept watching this ridiculous film thinking it was going to improve at some point, but instead it continued a precipitous decline into absurdity. If you have a tremendous ability to suspend disbelief and a moral compass which embodies the idea that repeated sex and adultery with random, inappropriate partners leads to happiness, then this is certainly the movie for you. Otherwise, it's a total waste of time!