Fantastic Film!

Rating: 10/10 (20 March 2001)

This is one of my all time favorite movies! It is also the most heavy film I can recall seeing that actually had a message-- the message to the viewer is extremely strong by the end. This film deals heavily with the aspects of racial bigotry in Venice Beach, CA showing us the power of what is wrong and the extent to which is effects everyone. Edward Norton is a fantastic actor in all of his films and certainly does not sell himself short in this film as well. Last, but certainly not least, the cinematic style of this film is truely unique and notably one of the best I have ever seen. The portrayal of black and white scenes and motifs of slow-motion in times of heavy narrative is extremely effective. This movie is a definite must-see, but I recommend being extremely open minded, and with a friend when seeing this movie.