Spielberg ticking over

Rating: Null/10 (13 February 2003)

What a pleasant ride this film was; based on a true story, it follows the life of the character portrayed brilliantly by Leo, through his latter years at home with parents with crumbling marriage intact (this is the norm these days), to his various misguided efforts to not only please his father and step into his shoes, but to actually put himself into a position where he thinks he can actually restore the family business and get Mommy n Daddy back together again (ahhh bless).
Use of interesting camera angles, a good soundtrack, and subtle sprinklings of comic relief make this an interesting if slightly unremarkable film to watch, especially from the genius that is Steven Spielberg. So I'd have to vote this one a good 7 out of ten, although I must admit that I'm stumped on how they could have made it any better to watch, anymore entertaining, anymore accurate in terms of characterisation and period detail.
In summary, a family film you'll watch at xmas, but I can't see myself going out and buying this one on DVD. Next time, stick to the Epics, Stevie!