Flat

Rating: 6/10 (12 February 2006)

That is the best way I could describe the movie after seeing it, flat.
I had heard a lot of hype by this movie and I was expecting this deeply moving film that would be beautiful and well scripted. I felt like I only got one of those two things.
There were great moments in this movie, usually between Heath and Michelle. Both of their acting was superb, however, I was disappointed with Jake's acting. It did not stop me from loving the scenes between Jake and Heath. Their chemistry was great.
Also, the cinematography was amazing, one of the best I have ever seen in a movie. Some of the shots were breathtaking.
Besides this, the rest of the movie seem to drag on and just fall flat. I felt like that over half of the movie could have been cut and it would not have harmed the integrity of the movie. Most of Jack's story was pointless and did not add to the movie at all.
All in all the movie was good, but nowhere deserving the Oscar nod for best film. I was highly disappointed because of the hype surrounding this movie.