An original idea marred by cliched characterers and a slow pace

Rating: 6/10 (25 September 1999)

Although this film has flashes of wit and insight, it fails to fulfill its promise. Ever character, other than the protagonist, is a stereotype direct from Hollywood. The pace of the film is often excruciatingly slow in a vane attempt to be give weight to lightweight ideas. There is too much filler and not enough wit. Kevin Spacey is excellent, but the rest of the cast is shackled with a shallow script.