about the only enjoyment i get out of the first two third of this movie come from the fact that i be a history major in college . the scenery be interesting and so be the commentary from the mother to her daughter . but other than that youre just wait and wait for something to happen . the only excitement and other than the very very end and be when john malkovich finally show up . however and i find his character far too fawning and pathetic . and then the final scene . okay maybe there be some big point about history and civilization and the daughter go back for her doll but do this bit of a twist at the end make up for an hour of bad writing and camera work . who give this film a positive . do it really warrant it . consider all the great film produce ( especailly when compare to some of the stinker from hollywood ) how can this film get such a high rating from people .