Pretty British widow living among rich ex-pats in 1930's Italy ponders marriage with boring older gent, while Sean Penn (rich, married, wild) seeks her affections.

An odd role for Penn, though a fine actor, this film doesn't draw out his best. Decent acting by all, good direction and cinematography, but besides a few interesting plot twists, mostly a lukewarm picture.

If you're determined to see it, show up fifteen minutes late and avoid the slow getting-to-know-the-characters sequence.

However, there's a masterful moment on which I'd like to comment, but this reveals a twist you shouldn't know before you see the film: click here if you still would like to know.