Uneven musical that is sometimes great, sometimes heartfelt, and sometimes forced. John Turturro *can* direct, however, even if he sometimes mimics the style of the Coen brothers.

Different, well acted, but a few hairs shy of satisfying. About 1/3 of this film just doesn't work.

A really nice romantic comedy, the musical part is just way to express the emotions. Kate Winslet really does a deliver another good performance.

Moving about adultery.

Wasn't that good! Kate Winslet was the best by far!

What a ridiculous excuse for a movie and a tremdous waste of talent. I would think that the cast is embarraassed by their participation in this so called movie.

Reminiscent of The Civilization of Maxwell Bright, in that both films were advertised as being much sexier when they're actually fairly dark and depressing, and have a strong message about human relations. The performances are excellent here, very good direction. Outstanding production design. The thing is that it's pervasively unsexy--to the point of being icky even, and there isn't anyone very likeable in the film either. Which makes you wonder what the point is, unless it's to trick folks.

An awesome cast, lots of Kate Winslet's cleavage and yet... such a mediocre film.

The songs in a musical should enhance the plot and meaning, not be its only source of the two. Without the convention of singing, this was a weird, pointless film with a predictable, boring plot, though Winslet, as always, gives an excellent performance.

First it pissed me off then, in hindsight, I warmed to its charms. Probably because the overall idea is worthwhile but the execution in places is forced, irritating, or both. But it presents material that is thankfully different than most theater-fodder today.