Now if you’re looking for several hours’ worth of material to hate on Brad Pitt and 19th Century styled melodrama, this more than meets the bill without being any sort of classic in the style of Pride and Prejudice, anything by Oscar Wilde and others.

Though set in the early 20th century, its heart and soul is entirely 19th in my opinion.

I have not seen this film and thus to this juncture have formed no opinion. Generally, however, I do not favor tedious melodramas, as I tend not to be drawn into other people’s drama and indecision. I’m much more inclined to be drawn towards those who have their poop in a group as we say, and who understand the sun rises tomorrow and trauma can be overcome without destroying one’s psyche. So that said, I will likely avoid this film, as it sounds as though it would make my ass hurt.