I absolutely loved this film. I had been reading about it all over the internet and in all of the film magazines that I was reading, but when it came out, nobody wanted to see it. I tried everyone I knew and nobody was interested. Also, it was difficult to track it to a cinema that was showing it. Eventually (cause I couldn't drive at the time) I persuaded my parents to drive me about 35 miles away to the closest cinema that I could find that was playing it.
If you were in the same position regardig a copy of the DVD or something, then I'd advise you go out of your way to see this film. Aside from the fact that it is a brilliant film with an interesting and intricate plot, whilst at times can be a little bit disturbing, it is amazing. The cinematography involved in this film and the editing. The two combined make the drawer scenes feel so overly clostrophobic that you'll walk away convinced that you've never liked confined spaces.
Supposedly, Keira Knightly went for the role stating that if she didn't get it, she knew she'd be in period dresses forever. Apparently that has happened despite the film. But oh well, she certainly puts on an impressive performance here and her American accent doesn't slip too much.
Overall, this is a really impressive film. Even if you can't get into the story or you don't like the acting, or even if you don't like the content, I don't think anyone can argue with how good the editing and cinematography involved in this film are.