Best Picture of 2001

Rating: 10/10 (7 December 2001)

You should see this at the top of everyones lists when it comes to the best of the best in 2001. Several AA nominations should be in it's future come February. Howard, Crowe, Goldsman, and Connelly should be on the list. Goldsman has written a clever script based on a book that I just have to run out and read. Howards' direction is his best ever and you can see that he has risen to the next level. Crowe, well you won't see a better performance from an actor this year('01). Biggest surprise was Ms. Connelly, we haven't seen much of her and then "WAM' she gives us a performance that holds up next to Crowe on screen. (She has refined her skills since "Rocketeer" and "Career Opportunities") Running time comes in at 2hrs 17mins which in most case is a bit long but it played more like 2hrs. Moves along nicely thanks to Howard. Two BIG thumbs up...enjoy.