Thank you for your kind words! And thank you for helping readers with the context. Some viewers are uncomfortable with this period drama for that reason, so it helps to have all of the information.

Secondly, to provide some context. This movie is based off a novel and its sequel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and was published in 1901. She’s a British author and as many know Britain used to rule India. And when this was written it was smack dab in the middle of the British Raj and it seems that the author has period-typical views about that in her works. The villains in this movie are from or have spent significant time in India. If that is something that is upsetting or uncomfortable for you to watch, then I would sit this one out.

I do agree with the reviewer that this should’ve been a miniseries. Everything was so jam-packed and happened so fast. But the romantic moments we got….swoon!

It has been a while since I’ve seen it. The movie didn’t particularly stand out! But I will add that to the content note for future viewers. Thanks for sharing so future viewers will know.

Sadly, I couldn’t say. I haven’t read the novel. But chances are, it is better than the film, because aren’t books usually best? Plus, I can’t imagine Hodgson Burnett writing a bad story.