Its beautifully detailed, impeccably acted staging at the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey is an unabashed sobfest, however.

But this ideally cast, impeccably acted show, directed by Daniel Sullivan, doesn't wear its appeal only on its surface.

"Perhaps it was not well organized from the first moment," a Culture Ministry spokeswoman said, adding "The ministry acted impeccably."

It was also Richard Schickel's top film of 2007, and he called it "a morally alert, persuasively realistic and increasingly suspenseful melodrama, impeccably acted and handsomely staged by Tony Gilroy".

No one wants to read about perfect people acting impeccably.

As for her own demeanor, should Dr. Collins's visit ever come to his notice, she'd acted impeccably.

Things are not quite as they seem, and entanglements ensnare in this elegantly produced and impeccably acted world premiere.