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Jude Law matches heavyweight costars Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman in a touching depiction of the friendship between novelist Thomas Wolfe and his editor Max Perkins. Along with Laura Linney as Perkins' wife, the four create one of the best movies of the year for me. I was not familiar with Thomas Wolfe's work or the towering reputation of Max Perkins, so on its face I was not too sure I would enjoy this. On the reputation of the actors I gave it a try and was thoroughly rewarded. The relationship between the gushing dynamo that was Wolfe and rock steady Perkins builds to a poignant and beautiful conclusion. I do wonder if the subject matter-- the tedious process of writing a novel-- might narrow the scope of the audience but if you appreciate the nature of art and commerce in any way you just might love this film. You might even call it inspiring.