stop reading these reviews and watch the movie

Rating: 9/10 (8 December 2003)

I hadn't read any reviews of this movie, I just heard it was really good, and I'm glad, because I think it would be difficult to talk about without saying too much. So I'm not going to say a thing about the story. I'm just going to say that this is a fascinating story beautiful told and acted. It's funny, dramatic and touching but it never feels manipulative (well, maybe once near the end), letting the emotional effects come naturally from the actions (unlike other Ron Howard movies). It is a movie that starts good and gets better and better as it progresses. The story is told simply; the director doesn't let himself get in the way of the material. So trust me, stop reading these little reviews and watch it. I rate it 9/10.