after see the preview i already have my suspicion . after see it and these be only confirm . a lot like love from the same director nigel cole and this have something in common represent a style that can best be describe a lingering and set some atmosphere without be very much to the point . i guess you have to like this but i be more a fan of director who do not spoil a frame or my time . especially in the first half the whole story revolves around one joke represent that it be inappropriate for civilized lady to pose naked . ( and that joke be only mildly interesting for those live in less puritan environment . ) although the sketchy way the death of john be handle be interest that about all there be in the beginning . later more theme be throw in represent family problem and downside of success and group tension and contrast between parochialism and hollywood . the small town mentality be well portrayed and act ( especially helen mirren ) be certainly a cut above average . but this be so target at a certain demographic and age group that everyone else seem to be forget in the script . even the problem of jem be mostly view from an old perspective .