I love the time period, the clothing styles, the scenery and architecture, but I can't say the same for the story, which was okay, but just barely. The best one in the movie was Diana Rigg, even if the former "avenger" was playing a villainess. Christopher Plummer had a thankless role, as he was dead almost as soon as he made his first appearance.
As for the leading lady: Helena Bonham Carter looked younger than her age, too young, in fact, making Marcus Gilbert look like a cradle robber. Also, instead of acting the part like the typical spirited heroine, Helena plays her more like a belligerent teenager with an attitude. Someone else would have been better in the role.
If you skip this one, no big deal.
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