Lauren Goodsmith

Pretty scenery, surfacy script, paper-thin characters -- and [SPOILER ALERT] the only one among them all who is engaging, unaffected, and charismatic is summarily 'disappeared' by cartoonish thugs halfway through. The gold-tinted, romantic Parisian garret scenes that preceded that unbelievably dark turn had lulled with their sweetness-- but don't be fooled by the lush cinematography or the jaunty jazz score. This is not a sweet Eric Rohmer-type exploration of relationships, but something that winks at its own facile ironies. Left me feeling queasy.

Tremendously moving story of the rescue of nearly 700 children from Prague on the eve of the Nazi invasion.Superlative performances by Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn, with a fine supporting cast. Intricacies of how the logistics required to enable the evacuation were achieved - - hundreds of visas obtained, foster homes identified, gathering the cost demanded for each child's ongoing support by the British government--are not really depicted, but a highly compelling and moving drama nevertheless.

One of the most strange and beautiful films I've seen. Really breathtaking imagery, a uniquely original plot, and excellent, understated performances, not least that of the little girl who plays Mika, who longs for her "brother" Yang to return.

Cannot hold a candle to the original "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries." Plots are simplistic, and everything is played for gags. On top of this, in the initial episode, there was one single character of color among the members of The Adventuresses' club. She had not a single line of dialogue. She has since disappeared. There has not been a single character of color in the entire series. Very very disappointing. Worth watching only for the latest of diversions. Unfortunate, because the male and female leads have nice chemistry-- although nothing to compare to the palpable tension between Phryne and Jack in the original--and the period detail is colorful.

Great to look at-- terrific settings and scenery, attractive leads. However, rife with simplistic dialogue, and lacking in continuity between seasons, given the arbitrary disappearance of key characters due to changes in cast. All of this adds up to a diverting entertainment that lacks any actual dramatic weight.

Huge fun!! Hilarious script, excellent performances, especially the three female leads, and most particularly the youthful protagonist. I laughed out loud throughout.

Extremely disappointing. With a cast such as this, and Steven Soderbergh directing, one might expect much more. However, the largely improvised dialogue tends to meander, certain threads dissolve, others fail to cohere, and as a result the dramatic quotient remains fairly level throughout. The performances of Candice Bergen and Gemme Chan stand out -- Bergen's for vividness, Chen's for its nuance. Lucas Hedges, in contrast, is so affectless and inexpressive that he seems to suck energy out of the scenes he's in. (It was only well after watching the movie that I realized the pun of the title; i.e., that letting them talk was precisely what Soderbergh had his cast do during their time aboard the Queen Mary. Would that the results have been more engaging.)

A marvel and a delight. How many fantasy films are at once dramatically gripping and wildly imaginative, witty and moving? Plus simply beautiful to look at, with super effects. Featuring excellent performances by Brendan Fraser and Paul Bettany as well as the young leading actress, and of course the redoubtable Helen Mirren. A treat for those who appreciate world-building, cherish storytelling and the written word, and value fantasy that shines while resonating with real-world themes. Highly recommended.

Excellent historical drama/adventure, as rarely done these days. Superbly filmed, with terrific performances and a strong script. Be forewarned of intense battle scenes and other graphic (though not gratuitous) violent sequences. Manages to be faithful to the essence of Mason's novel while interweaving interrogations of imperialism, toxic militaristic maculinity and entrenched racism.

Enjoyable-- entertaining, with a well-written script and fine performances by the ensemble, especially Ruby Jay and Maya Lynne Robinson. One major gripe: if the lead character is supposedly a landscape architect, why is he never seen at work at any point during the first six episodes? What is he doing while his daughters are at school, and before his get-togethers with his supportive friends?? An odd omission.