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REVIEW : of Possession (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times)

[T]he movie is not a serious examination of scholarship or poetry, but a brainy romance. In a world where most movie romances consist of hormonal triggers and plumbing procedures, it's sexy to observe two couples who think and debate their connections, who quote poetry to each other, who consciously try to enhance their relationships by seeking metaphors and symbols they can attach to. Romance defined by the body will decay with the flesh, but romance conceived as a grand idea--ah, now that can still fascinate people a century later.

It's a great book; glad to see they didn't butcher the film. Posted by Orrin Judd at August 18, 2002 11:44 AM