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I agree with most of the negative reviews of this film. It obviously is reaching for awards: the cinematography is amazing -- too amazing, perhaps, since it distracts from the narrative flow. The same can be said about the acting: you watch admiringly as Benedict Cumberbatch does his turn or Kirsten Dunst plays the alcoholic. Do we believe their characters? I didn't. But mostly what I hated about the movie is that it is a typical Jane Campion production. I've seen at least two others: "The Piano," and "Bright Star." All feature naked unattractive men, fainting women, hostile landscapes and, of course, pianos. Enough, already!

A wonderful character study, beautifully acted by Lily Tomlin.

This is, as the critics say, an anti-Trump rant, but it is hilarious and extremely well acted. The satire is biting but also hits the target every time. My favorite is the Miriam character, played by Bette Midler: so familiar!