It is a romantic comedy set in 1930's and based on Oscar Wilde's classic play "Lady Windermere's Fan" that deals with sex and marriage.

Set in the beautiful Amalfi coast in Italy, in 1930's, Helen Hunt plays Mrs. Erlynne, a "woman of ill repute", a penniless New York socialite who travels to Europe to join the vacationing aristocrats and to catch her next prey. She is well known for making a living by seducing wealthy married men of New York.

Mrs. Erlynne becomes friendly with a wealthy young American Robert Windermere (Mark Umbers) who is newly married to Meg (Scarlett Johansson). Robert quickly falls under her spell. Meg is convinced that her husband is having an affair with Mrs. Erlynne and Meg herself gets attracted to the playboy Lord Darlington (Stephen Campbell Moore). But there are other characters like Lord Augustus (Tom Wilkinson) who is fascinated by the charm and beauty of Mrs. Erlynne.  The kind hearted Lord Augustus knew that Mrs. Erlynne is only interested in his wealth but he still pursues his love affair with her. When Meg falls in love with Lord Darlington, there are unexpected consequences on everyone in the drama. Find out more about this romantic tale.

Director Mike Barker skillfully narrates an old period romantic tale of love and betrayal. He cleverly handles the complications of love and marriage. He puts together an excellent cast and draws great performance out of them.

Helen Hunt as Mrs. Erlynne presents a very good performance. She effectively portrays the vulnerability and pain of a seducer, who makes her living by bed hopping with wealthy married men. She is beautiful and radiant. But Tom Wilkinson as Lord Augustus steals the show. As a wealthy but good hearted man he will easily be the favourite of the audience.

As a period movie it has good entertainment value. The costumes are fabulous and the scenery of the beautiful Mediterranean is breath taking. The film has adultery and some attempted seduction but as a whole it is entertaining.

We rate this movie ABOVE AVERAGE.