Diana D. Jeffery

Possibly the best thing I have seen on TV in a very long time. The tempo was perfect allowing the viewer to contemplate how Tom might escape his web of lies. The photography was breath-taking, a continuation of Italian neorealism film, especially the films of Visconti and Antonioni. Bravo, bravo, Andrew Scott, a truly memorable performance!

Superbe film, well-acted. Almost every shot evokes beautiful pastoral scenes, and 18th C. still life and Dutch paintings showing candle and moonlight illumination. Even a scene in the barn is harmonized by a blue dress opposite old blue wood. The last scene of diners which pans out to the countryside is richly detailed with emerging travelers headed to the restaurant. The English translation was mostly faithful to the French script which shied away from modern day French words and expressions. The food was also perfect showing how the wealthy French ate pre- Revolution. Food and Wine magazine in 2021 wrote that Pâtés des Fruites was making a comeback; the movie will motivate trying to make this classic French dessert. Loved this movie.