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Sink me! What a splended film! Anthony Edwards leads a splendid cast, & steals the show, due to his marvelous interpretation of Sir Percy as a fop. However, when the chips are down, he's deadly serious, & even manages to deceive his wife, played by the always-gorgeous Jane Seymour, who's wondering why her husband is so cold to her. (If only he could trust her. Then again, if only he knew . . . .)

The definitive version of Baroness Orczy's novels, this film insprired me to obtain all twelve of the Pimpernel books (Which I'm in the process of doing now.) A wonderful film, & one that you can see again, & again, & again.

We thoughougly enjoyed the film. Jackson, to the best of my knowledge, has never been portrayed on film, & it's about time. Stephen Lang, who was excellent as Pickett in GETTYSBURG, surpasses his earlier performance, a feat I didn't think possible. Jeff Daniels easily steps into his role as Chamberlain, while Robert Duvall surpasses Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee. (And I loved Sheen's performance.)

The score matches the dramatic tempo of the film, which is an excellent homage to those who served in the war.

A stirring tribute.

Okay . . . so this isn't the greatest spy film ever made. As a matter of fact, it isn't even the greatest spy spoof ever made. (That goes to OUR MAN FLINT.) However, just sit back, grab your soda, & remember this is supposed to be a film where nothing's as it seems. Enjoy a wonderful cast, & if you're fortunate to be watching it on DVD, catch what Val Guest has to add. Some wonderful remarks about the film's history. Every Bond film has one or two gorgeous women in it, right? I LOSE COUNT whenever I watch this one! Like I said . . . enjoy!