Cinimatically brilliant

Rating: Null/10 (4 October 2001)

This movie (Well, I can't really say that it's just a movie, because it's more of a story... a tale... based on true life events) takes a man who brought 90% of the cocaine market to the states and then makes you feel sorry for him. What a world.
I have to say that this movie (this tale) was great. Yes, it was very long and sometimes dragged out (not a lot) but it really had it's great moments throughout. I found it too be a great new tale because it took the life of a criminal and made you like him. Johnny Depp portrays the crook and again shows the world just how good he is. Penelope Cruz is amazing in this movie. She really portrays her character quite brilliantly... if I do say so myself.
The acting and story aren't what made this movie so enjoyable for me though. The directors vision is what did it. There were some really great shots and scenes throughout this movie. Cinimatically, it was brilliant. I remember one scene that stuck me now. Johnnys character was in prison for the first time and he meets his would be partner. The scene fades from Character to character as they both lay in their beds talking. Great scene. I loved it and it will always stick in my mind. There are pletty of grea quality shots that should take away from this movie if you see it.
Spare the couple of hours to see this one. I trust you will like it. I did.