Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson are beyond excellent here. The whole cast is excellent tbh. But those two actors a shining here.
The multi-layered story is excellent as well. The story of two beings, bound by their duties (years later, In the mood for love would also explore this kind of relationship with as much finesse). And the big story, the temptation of some in UK (Edward VII but not only him) to join the nazi Germany.
I've first watched this movie many years ago and it still comes back regularly to my memory. Hopkins' acting is amazing. His way of conveying (suppressed) emotions through the slightest change to his eyelids is fascinating.
A must see.
The multi-layered story is excellent as well. The story of two beings, bound by their duties (years later, In the mood for love would also explore this kind of relationship with as much finesse). And the big story, the temptation of some in UK (Edward VII but not only him) to join the nazi Germany.
I've first watched this movie many years ago and it still comes back regularly to my memory. Hopkins' acting is amazing. His way of conveying (suppressed) emotions through the slightest change to his eyelids is fascinating.
A must see.