this movie set a new definition of the term bore . somehow and i guess this movie be mean to be clever and refreshing and but the implementation leave so much to be desire that this movie end up be a two hour sleep induce affair . basically and it consist of two part and a modern day part and a historical part and set in the 19th century . the 19th century part show promise and actually give a pretty interesting view of how a mysterious double murder take place and but ultimately it underdevelop and a bit boring . however and compare to the modern day part and the 19th century part be oscar material . the modern day part seem to rely on one thing only represent liz hurley breast . now you would not hear me complain about that and but if that all there be and then you just do not have much of a movie . seriously and the modern day part be fill with endlessly draw out unnecessary shot and quasi philosophical nonsense conversation . what miss be an actual storyline and and it hurt . all in all and this movie be more boring than anything . any parallel or deep meaning get hopelessly lose under a sluggish pace and overly dramatic dialogue . definitely not recommend . half out of star .