I do not know why the critics are giving this movie such bad reviews. I thought it was very good. Yes it is long but who could not watch Hugh Jackman for almost 3 hours. It is like watching 2 different movies. I was not aware of the history . Great date movie. It is not Gone with the Wind....but what movie ever could be. It is its own movie. It has action, drama, laughs, and tears. What more do you want from a movie.