A rather sweet, sensitive, modest little film that had me enthralled all the way through - until the very abrupt ending, which came much too soon and left me without a clear sense of resolution. It almost feels as if the film ended half way, just as it was starting to get really interesting. Nonetheless, the acting is superb, especially on the part of Colin Firth, who virtually disappears into the role, though his innate gentility and decency shine through. Orland Bloom looks gorgeous but a bit affect-less, as usual. Ellen Burstyn makes a pleasant appearance. While I certainly don't feel like I wasted my time, this gentle film could have been so much more - and it would not have been so difficult to carry it a bit further....
Review of Main Street
