We will have to disagree on this one, Carol. I was in a production of the play (played Guildenstern) in London, and was amazed how brilliant it was. The movie is slow and dull. I cannot imagine what was on Stoppard's mind -- I revere him, but he does occasionally fall flat -- and that was one occasion. Learning the film business I guess. He has written some tedious screenplays. On the other hand, Shakespeare in Love is vintage Stoppard, what a great film.

yours, Peter T.