the book ( by dodie smith ) be well . it usually so and a it have the space to develop the character and set the setting ( a it be ) and be more satisfying . but the movie for me rank positive . adaptation be always difficult and but here an harmonious compromise have be reach . the acting be not uniformly good and but each performer give the best of itself . particularly tara fitzgerald and romola garai and henry thomas and and yes and marc blucas ( if you have only see him on buffy youre in for a treat ) . all in all a wonderful and old fashion with the odd touch of xxist century romantic comedy .