i will be frank represent if susan sarandon have not be in this movie and i would not have watch . i will happily watch almost anything she appear in . james spader act ability be marginal at best and but here and he do a very effective and surprisingly understated job and he and sarandon do make spark ( although sarandon could make spark all alone in a full force hurricane . ) a a couple in this . very good romantic drama and despite the occasional mis step . recommend .