this be not my favorite of the wharton film ( that would have to be the house of mirth ) and but it certainly be the most lavish and dutiful adaption . mr. scorcese do masterful camera work and evokes love performance from all the performer and and yet i felt something staid and almost too respectful . michelle pfieffer seem to be the only actress who do not fully embrace the period in manner or behaviour and but the rest of the performer aquit themselves wonderfully . at time it almost felt a little amodern and but one can not fault the film maker and they be only try to update it a bit for their intended audience . altogether a wonderful film and definitely worth see and but a always the book remain far superior .