Beauty in Trouble

Another well made, thoughtful film from director Jan Hrebejk. The film's strengths are its story and its characters. Most of the characters are richly drawn, while the intriguing premise is handled with an appropriately somber tone. Hrebejk relies too heavily on pop music interludes, and one or two of the more minor characters dwell on such extremes that make them less believable.

My favourite czech mainstream movie of the decade. Superb actors, unusually powerful score (which featured Glen Hansard's Falling Slowly before Once got even released !) and engaging, believable storyline. A truly powerful surprise !