Dark, but pretentious comedy.

Rating: 8/10 (6 August 2000)

This is the type of film Manny Farber would probably call Termite Trash. The movie tries too hard to be a great movie. But it still succeeds as great Termite Trash. Director Sam Mendes, best known for the recent production of "Cabaret" on Broadway, gives a great directorial debut. His theme of people adapting in a changing world comes out clear. All the actors are terrific. The camerawork, the music, the set, most everything. Three things that weren't necessary: - All the nudity, including two butt-naked guys and two topless women. None of it was necessary or added to the plot. -All the roses. They just don't work. - Lack of motive at the very end of the movie. Anyone who has seen it knows what I mean.
Otherwise see this movie and have a great time at the movies.