BoxOfficeMagazine: The deadly sins of envy, lust and salacious gossip in deepest rural England provide the motor for Stephen Frears's black romp, featuring vivacious former Bond girl Gemma Arterton in the title role of the youthful scribe. Based on Posy Simmond's graphic novel it should find a loyal fan base from its source material lovers as well as admirers of Frears and Arterton. The prospects look rosy.
