This handsome du Maurier adaptation is a slow-burning and intriguing psychological period drama blended well with the more romantic elements. It is beautifully shot (with more than a touch of TV's Poldark - even a scything scene) with masterful framing and composition throughout. Rachel Weisz uses her characteristic precision very effectively here, and Sam Claflin carries the film extremely well. The small scale of the action works well with the creation of focus and intimacy, aided by terrific use of lighting and set design. Whilst the film is essentially an upgraded BBC Sunday night drama, it works very well indeed.
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