Oh my god, absolutely agreed. Jeremy Northam and Jennifer Ehle had the most amazing chemistry in that movie. It was palpable. I think the reason this scene was so perfect (I mean, other than the obvious reasons) was because of the build-up. I mean, they kissed when they first got to the hotel, but other than that they'd barely had any physical contact at all. And then the clothes of the era have so many layers and cover-ups--when he sees her without so many clothes on for the first time, it's like whaaaaaa.
Yeah, I re-watch this scene over and over every time I watch this movie. I think that Gwyneth Paltrow and Aaron Eckhart (who, IMHO, have NO chemistry at all) were cast to make Jeremy and Jennifer look really good.
"For those who like that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like."
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emmygerard
18 years ago
Agreed! I had to rewind this scene several times, too. Absolutely amazing!
You're so vain! You probably think this post is about you.
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goldenskies
17 years ago
I bought the DVD because of that scene, the kiss was...excellent.
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Danusha_Goska
17 years ago
Ditto. Beautiful scene.
And the actors are just perfect. they really take it home.
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liverpoolfan
17 years ago
i know i was like and so now i am the very proud owner of the movie and the book with the movie image as the cover
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blvd_link
16 years ago
The Victorian scenes were excellent (even more engaging than the present storyline). What made the hotel room scene beautiful was the build-up and anticipation prior to that scene. It was passionate and subtle (compared to today's "love scene").
Jennifer Ehle and Jeremy Northam are excellent actors and they portrayed their respective roles effectively. It's a shame they didn't include more scenes with them.
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