The crumbling away of the aristocracy in 1930s England is the subject of this engrossing drama. Kristen Scott Thomas and James Wilby are excellent as a titled couple who fall apart after her fling with a London boy (Rupert Graves) turns into a full-fledged affair. Add to that a death in the family and the two of them are split completely from each other, she taking up residence in London with her lover and he journeying to the rugged jungles of Brazil and befriending a hermit (Alec Guinness). Evelyn Waugh's classic novel has been given all the class it deserves, brought to life by a fantastic cast which also includes Judi Dench and Anjelica Huston, and envisioned beautifully by the rich production and costume designs. The last act isn't as juicy as it should be, and the film ends as a bit of a letdown, but it's still a reputable production that showcases its talents well.