And incidentally, I came back at post 127 after having seen it again and posted this update:
I just saw it again. I absolutely was/am still spellbound. This was not a movie I should have written about after one view. My head was in the right place for the second time through, and was able to appreciate every scene for its contribution without wondering if it was going to be right. Very few of my earlier quibbles with the movie hold water tonight. My favorites remain true, but my raves were far too understated.
Was interesting for me to revisit that thread.