Okay, I haven't seen the newer version with Reese Witherspoon or read the book, so maybe I'm not completely qualified to write a review on this film. But I loved it so much I just can't resist! Natasha Little is fantastic as Becky Sharp, although at the end we are sort of left wondering if she is really good at heart, despite all her appearances of being selfish and uncaring, or if she helped Amelia get Amelia's guy for her (Becky's) own benefit.

And Frances Grey is wonderful as Amelia Sedley, which leads to... William Dobbin. I don't know how he does it, but Philip Glenister just played that part perfectly. Here's why: When he is first introduced, I looked at him and thought, "Ew, why does he keep looking at Amelia that way? He's not even that good looking!" And hoped wildly that he would not stay in the story. But by the end, he was completely embedded in my mind as THE ONLY guy for A, and suddenly he seemed amzingly attractive. When an actor can do that, it just blows my mind. My sister wants to marry his portrayal of William Dobbin.

On another note, the sets, costumes, and score (especially the score!) are beautiful and realistic. I loooove the music in this film! I can't say enough good things about it. Or the rest of the movie, for that matter. I highly recommend it!!!! It's one of my favorites, right up there with Pride & Prejudice (1996). Every aspect of it is fantastic. You must see it!