Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

No car chases, no gun battles, no sex or violence. If that is what you crave in a film then go watch something else. On the other hand, in you believe in dreams and aspirations, love well-paced dialogue, and revel in superb acting then by all means see this one. The is Emily Mortimer's film, and she pours herself into the role. One reviewer of her work described Emily as "our English rose" and lamented that she is vastly unappreciated, both comments absolutely on the mark. In this role Ms. Mortimer plays Florence Green, a young widow whose dream is to open a bookshop in a beautiful, quaint seaside village somewhere in the north of England. Her performance is edgy and thoroughly captivating, putting all of her considerable acting abilities on constant display. She is backed by superb performances by Bill Nighy and Patricia Clarson and a script which is both beautifully written and well-paced. The cinematography is stunning and the scenic backdrop rich and evocative. If you love character studies and crave something tender, loving, and beautiful this is a film for you. Unfortunately, this work will not find its way to your local multiplex nor is it likely to crack into the ranks of cable or satellite TV, so a purchase is probably a necessity. It will be an investment you will not regret.