Puccini For Beginners is an excellent movie about the love live of a ******* and the discovery of lesbianism for another female character in the movie. Elizabeth Reaser, Gretchen Mol, and Justin Kirk give great performances in this movie. Reaser and Mol give extraordinary performances. The direction in this movie is excellent. Ms. Maggenti should direct more movies as an antidote to dumb Hollywood movies like Wild Hogs, Spiderman, or Superman Returns. Puccini for Beginners is the reason I go to see movies. I recommend that GLBT and straight people see this movie. It's great.