Some good concepts. Is it really that good?

Rating: 7/10 (5 April 2001)

I don't think this movie rates quite the high vote it gets. Firstly being an avid watcher of European film and so-called 'art' movies, the concepts in this film are not all that new. The general ideas and feelings expressed in this movie make it good to watch and quite enjoyable. Kevin Spacey acts very well here.The ending is quite good too. But that is just it. Everything is 'just good'. There is nothing particularly new here. The movie has all the required bits like humourous moments and sad moments and somber moments and tense moments and... you get the idea. I think most credit for this film should go to the director and editor which put everything together very well indeed. All in all an enjoyable experience but not memorable.