As a matter of fact, the illusion of the recklessness of hot, romantic youth is by far the most concrete satisfaction that this fabulous period film achieves… (I)ts pretense of ideal love relinquished is pretty quaint in this realistic day.
Interestingly, the movie's depiction of youthful exuberance brings a sense of satisfaction, as it sheds light on the abandonment of an idealized romantic love, which seems charmingly naive in today's world.