Wasn't sure what to expect..

Rating: 8/10 (16 February 2004)

I wasn't sure what this film would be about when I first watched it. It began and I was aware of the acclaim of Russell Crowe's performance and to be quite honest I was not his biggest admirer. The film began in such a fashion that half interested me and really began to make me wonder how I could possibly watch 2 hours of it. Then it altered and without spoiling anything, I will have to say that the turn in the film turned my interest and made me more aware of the situation.
The acting of Russell Crowe is flawless and for me it made the film what it is. I felt that the story, although true, was not something that would usually compell me to watch a full two hours, however it was the performance of Crowe that truely captivated me and changed my opinion of his acting abilities and style for the better.