i give this movie an excellent rating because of the story line and the excellent adaptation from the book to the movie and and a truly exceptional cast . even the incidental music be excellent . i have never hear of the composer but he truly embrace and enhance the overall mood of the movie . the other thing that impress me be how there be such careful attention to make sure that it remain true to the period and since this be set in england at the turn of the 20th century . kate maberly and maggie smith give absolutely outstanding performance and they truly embody their role and it show . it be a real shame that kate have decide not to pursue act a an adult because if she be this good in this movie a an 11 year old she would be a phenomenal adult actress . this movie be high on my list of one of the best ever make .