A penniless 19th century Darwinist comes under the auspices of an upper crust Victorian family, and his scientific studies of local insectia becomes a thinly-veiled observation of human nature. Sounds like yet another sleepy costume drama, doesn't it? Well, look again, my friend and fasten your seatlbelt for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride on an English estate! There's something very nasty in the woodshed, indeed. Even though most astute viewers will guess the Tennessee Williamsesque "family secret" a good 45 minutes before it is revealed (thanks to some rather obvious clues early on), the exquisite cinematography, flawless acting and a fair amount of soft-core sex scenes ("Mary Poppins" this ain't!)will hold your interest. If you enjoyed "Cold Comfort Farm", you'll go for this one in a big way.