A visual triumph. The cinematography is some of the best I've ever seen. The pictures that the camera composed from start to finish told a stunning story.

And Adrien Brody deserves every single accolade he receives from this performance. He hit every emotion in the spectrum and sold me on it every time.

Finally, the story is a fantastic depiction of artistry and the tempestuous relationship between artists and the moneyed classes that simultaneously promote and suffocate the arts.

If you have 4 hours to spend, you should absolutely watch this movie.