You can debate the success of the storytelling, or the applicability of old cliches, but as a meditation on loneliness Notes is undeniable. Which is far from saying enjoyable. Still surprised it was so savagely reviewed by the professionals.

Judi Dench and Bill Nye are brilliant as (nearly) always. If Nighy plays to character, it is fun (and intimidating) to see Dench refuse to be typecast in to safe, aging roles. And Blanchett is luminous.