after read the novel and i be usually disappoint by the screenplay and but not in this case . the story be preserve and be magical in this film . romola garai be brilliant a the young cassandra and but all of the character be strongly play . the soundtrack be fit and and the setting work well . the character trait develop smoothly and interact believably . this and to me be proof that with a great storyteller or writer and cast and director and time and care while something true to itself can be produce . i just wish there be more film make to this standard .