Might as well have the Oscars now, the year is over.

Rating: 10/10 (1 October 1999)

I think I'm still in shock, because it's only been one hour since I left the theater. I went because of Kevin Spacey, and boy, does he deliver, yet it truly is Wes Bentley's and Annette Bening's performances that give the film its drive and intensity. Annette, Annette, you deserve so many accolades. I don't want to give anything away, but the plot is intriguing, and all of the subplots develop very nicely. The lighting is very good, and the recurring images of flowers were stunning. What I got from this film is a message of personal responsibility and that is a truth rarely conveyed anymore. The characters realize they are in charge of their own lives, and that's what I kept repeating to myself as I drove home. This movie is more than a movie; it's a truth serum, i swear. I highly recommend seeing this film more than once. See it the first time and let it wash over you, the performances, the beauty. See a second time and note the lighting, the use of the video camera footage, the colors. See it yet again, and understand what is at the root of the story. You can take charge of yr life and yr actions can be good or bad, but they are yours to make. This is an important film.