What a waste - a beautiful saga twisted into a sorry expressionist "arty" film. I would rather watch Dr Zhivago a hundred times than 5 minutes of this movie. I am surprised by the good reviews in the media, maybe they didn't actually see the film. Keira Knightly should not do period films (hated her in Pride and Prejudice too). She is alternately pouty and grinning (like my five year old used to do), her demeanor would suffice for a fashion shoot. Please, Masterpiece Theatre, make a good version of this!