I absolutely adored this movie! It was funny, touching, and thought provoking. It's also probably the most realistic love story I've ever seen, and that's rather ironic, considering it involves a "mail order" bride! I love how the relationship between the two main characters slowly develops. The acting is great and the scenery is beautiful! It did my heart good to see so much open land! I am of Scandinavian heritage ( though not Norwegian ), so I think I got a little extra kick out of the movie because of that! But there's something for everyone in this beautiful, Oscar-worthy movie!