Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.
A witty, middle-aged poet, Ted Wallace, finds his life stagnant and filled with self-pity. After a diagnosis of terminal illness, he retreats to a country estate owned by his godmother, where he encounters a peculiar series of events and characters. As he navigates this strange environment, he begins to confront his own mortality and the relationships in his life.
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Stephen Fry's performance and the film's dark humor. Some found the plot to be uneven and the tone occasionally jarring, but it was generally seen as an interesting, character-driven piece.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's humor and Stephen Fry's lead role, finding it to be a thoughtful and entertaining watch. Some viewers felt it could have been more focused, but the overall sentiment was positive.
The film is based on the 1994 novel of the same name by Stephen Fry himself, who also stars in the adaptation.
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