Not bad,but Denzel deserved to win the oscar anyway

Rating: Null/10 (1 April 2002)

STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs
Even were it not for Russell Crowe's pre-oscar bust up with BBC producer Malcolm Gerrie,his performance would sadly not rival Denzel Washington's in Training Day.He certainly tries very hard here,but would have lacked the naturalness to win an oscar.This is cetainly a very emotive,very original picture,but it is also one that gets kind of carried away with itself.The issue of Crowe's schizophenia drags on slightly towards the end,and Ron Howard's direction becomes very laboured.But it is certainly worth watching.***