I adore David Suchet, of course, and the enjoyed the glimpses of England's green and pleasant land.
But . . .
It was hard to connect with the film without a sympathetic character. Poor Gerda was a simp, though my respect for her rose at the end. Henrietta was an iceberg, and John a cad (though easy on the eyes). Veronica and Gudgeon bordered on cartoon characters. Lucy was a self-absorbed twit, though some of that may have been an act. Henry was close to a cipher. Edward seemed genuinely nice but a bit dim, and I didn't see enough of Midge to form an impression of her.
But . . .
It was hard to connect with the film without a sympathetic character. Poor Gerda was a simp, though my respect for her rose at the end. Henrietta was an iceberg, and John a cad (though easy on the eyes). Veronica and Gudgeon bordered on cartoon characters. Lucy was a self-absorbed twit, though some of that may have been an act. Henry was close to a cipher. Edward seemed genuinely nice but a bit dim, and I didn't see enough of Midge to form an impression of her.