when i first watch this movie and i wasn not sure if i would like it and but a the story unfolded and i grow to love it more and more . this movie feature a stellar cast which include kate beckinsale and sir ian mckellan and rufus sewall and and dame eileen atkins . the dry and witty and and very subtle humor in this film make it all the more enchanting to watch and to quote . i sincerely recommend this movie to anyone who enjoy think about what they be laugh at and and who just love british film making and this movie be certainly one of the best . all praise to john schlesinger for make such a wonderful masterpiece .