Just saw a screening of this film and it was ridiculously beautiful. Don't judge Gillespie by Mr. Woodcock- he is incredibly talented and as we all know, sometimes big studio films get out of the hands of even the most skilled director. I'm sure this guy will have a long career....I may be biased as he directed a commercial I was in but even in that 30 second spot I saw how actor-friendly a director he could be.