There's plenty of "passion" in "SOLOMON & GAENOR," but "love" is another matter.  Yes, it's tragic in the romantic sense, but these characters unlike "ROMEO & JULIET" should have a better idea of what they're getting themselves into when they "give" into their passion.  Another major difference from the star-crossed lovers of Shakespeare's play, is that these two have little more than "passion" going for them.  There's not the same sense of "love",  only hormonal yearning.  These two are hitting the hay without much thought of commitment or consequence.  

The acting is wonderful, but the script, as well intentioned as it is, leaves much room for character development.  Solomon is a Jewish man whom falls for Gaenor while selling linens door-to-door.  He hides his religion from her and her family and Gaeonor's brother suspects "something" about Solomon from the start.  While their story, and the idea of two different cultures diverging, is interesting, the fact that the two give into temptation so easily, brings about "real" social concerns and demeans the important issues of prejudice.  One has to fault writer/director Paul Morrison for this flaw, and it's hard to.  As we hear in a terrific commentary, his heart is in the right place.  Morrison truly set out to make a much greater film than he's accomplished.  His insight into the time period, as well as the different cultures makes this a really compelling commentary. 

This reviewer does admit that the ending is the only thing really surprising about the film, and because of this fact, still recommends the dvd in spite of numerous weaknesses in the script.

There are no flaws in the transfer!  COLUMBIA TRISTAR has provided the correct 1.66:1 aspect ratio with 16:9 enhancement.  The color values are terrific!  Morrison truly creates a wonderful look to the film.  Trying to recreate Wales in 1911 couldn't have been an easy task, but it "looks" real!  Many of the visual compositions are breathtaking, and makes the viewer wonder what could have been achieved with a wider lens,...say 2.35:1?  But, still, the film looks great.  Even in the darker scenes, contrast is perfect.  Fleshtones are natural throughout. 

The Dolby Surround sound offers a restrained mix.  There are sparse directional effects, utilizing surrounds mostly for musical enhancement.  However, this is a dialogue-driven film, and the voices are well focused, free of distortion.

As already mentioned, Morrison provides a worthwhile commentary that is actually worth listening to from beginning to end!