i just happen to stumble on this film channel surfing . my first reaction be and oh god not again . it so hip to play a retard these day it have become pretentious and frankly despicable . for some reason and though and i stay and watch it til the end . maybe it be my faith in the actor and hop they would give me something to cheer about . and surely and ken and helena can act . also and the movie progress into something well towards the end and actually do make a point . helena bonham carter also surprise me with her character . jane have a mean side that she use to keep distance and repel pity . then again she have a soft side that just look for love . the only thing that surprise me even more be branagh character . this be a triumph of act and the movie itself be nothing unique . see if you be an acting student . if youre look for pure entertainment you can skip this one . it sean penn serious . oh my and that be a bit harsh it do feature a couple joke . not for escapist though .