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Have now seen it twice and looking forward to do so again. Something new to find with each viewing. Colourful, exhilarating and, at the end, desperately sad.

I'm not a great Peter O'Toole admirer but he was excellent, as was David Tennant and all the cast - couldn't fault the performances. The bonus for me were the two stunning female leads - Laura Fraser and Rose Byrne - the joy and sadness that Henriette (Fraser) expressed beautifully shown, and the fascination with the ageing Casanove and anguish of Edith (Byrne) perfectly depicted.

Yes, the plot was maybe shaky but the production just swept you along with it's own momentum, a feast for the eye and the ear – witty (the Lottery catch phrases just a small jar to the senses), musical, well filmed and seemingly no expense spared for costumes or locations.

A love story where you wouldn't expect it and if you didn't shed a tear at the end you have to be too cynical a person to be watching in the first place!

A movie you will always remember. Intriguing story, 'look behind you' thrills, 'face at the door' shocks, solid acting, a great 'twist in the tale' and haunting guitar music.

It may have been cheaply made and studio bound but it just goes to prove you can't beat a good story and ... a memorable tune. Enjoy, because they don't make them like that anymore.