Easy Virtue

Which stereotypes are more correct here - the brash Americans or the stiff squeaky Brits? Either way this is a fun movie to watch. Don't expect too much in the way of cinema magic or brilliant plot lines. But you can expect some fun surprises and a few great one-liners.

Jessica Biel and Ben Barnes are interesting together, but I found the combo hard to "buy" from the beginning. By the end of the movie I understood why. The relationship of far more interest is that of Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin Firth and Jessica Biel's characters. All do a great job with their roles.

As period romances go, this is okay. As romantic comedies go, it's still just okay. There are not that many period romantic comedies. And how many out there are based on Noel Coward plays? All in all a pretty clever story told in a fairly fun way.

Watch this movie with someone who enjoys a still upper crust British accent with their popcorn and tea.