Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: This was a great period piece.

I gave this movie 4 stars for the simple fact that the costuming, dialogue, and plot were maginificent. Kate Winslet and Geoffrey Rush were fabulous, but Joaquin Phoenix stole the show. His intense portrayal of the Abbe was so moving and so heartfelt. His love for Madeleine was so powerful. Rush, as the Marquis de Sade, was often funny at times. All in all, this is a must see for fans of this historical period.