Very good

Rating: 9/10 (5 April 2003)

Basically...a very good film.
Mendes has not actually topped this film.
The acting is superb; Spacey, Benning, Bentley and Birch are all great.
The style is distinctive - it is seen again in Six Feet Under.
The tone of the film is darkly humorous.
The characters are strong and the plot moves along at a brisk pace.
Also, the ending is one of the most sad, yet uplifting moments in cinema.
My advice? Definitely see this film, it is worth it.
Also see: Happiness and Blue Velvet.