An Excellent Film

Rating: 9/10 (26 April 2008)

Wow...this movie was thoroughly engaging. The acting was superb, as was the direction, writing, editing, and overall production value. It was refreshing to see a film that could have so easily turned out to be a superficial, Hollywood "throw-away" actually be made as an intelligent, suspenseful, and engaging film that in no way wastes the talents of those involved. I will even go so far as to say that it has all of the qualities that made 1973's "The Sting" a classic---characters you care about, high stakes, an intriguing plot, smart direction, solid performances, and an ending that pays off. I highly recommend this film; it's certainly one of the best of the year.