Excellent!

Rating: 9/10 (12 January 2003)

What a great film! There is such a harmonious balance of dramatic and cinematic elements achieved in this film, something I haven't seen in awhile. The acting is superb! Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Christopher Walken are wonderful. The plot is intriguing and had me to the very end. The characters are very well developed and are presented in a very authentic and real fashion. The visuals are absolutely astounding and the editing and direction are outstanding. The film is never slow or pretentious and is stays true to what it is. The motifs of the film and its style and tone are displayed wonderfully throughout. John Williams has not written such a fine score in years and Spielberg is once again at the top! Five stars! A Real Winner!