I wasn't sure how interesting I'd find this film - the apparent storyline of 2 people fighting over a property didn't exactly sound engrossing. And the first two-thirds of the over 2 hours run-time is a little slow.
But the film more than delivers with a totally unexpected denouement which is really moving. Just when you think you know how it's going to end, it out-manoeuvres you and keeps you guessing.
Riveting performances from Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley, both of whom should have had Oscars, and a story that transcends the surface issues and deals with prejudice, pride, desperation and obsession.
It's not exactly a chick-flick for the popcorn munchers though!
But the film more than delivers with a totally unexpected denouement which is really moving. Just when you think you know how it's going to end, it out-manoeuvres you and keeps you guessing.
Riveting performances from Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley, both of whom should have had Oscars, and a story that transcends the surface issues and deals with prejudice, pride, desperation and obsession.
It's not exactly a chick-flick for the popcorn munchers though!