Good film yet, Overrated.

Rating: 7/10 (4 June 2005)

Sure, Ron Howard Directing, Russle Crow in the lead, Rene Zellwigger thrown in along with a riches to rags to riches story, how could it loose? Well, it doesn't loose in my opinion however, it's not the big winner people in this first weekend hype are touting it to be.
With people and a storyline of that nature, along with the pre-payed media comments you'd expect this to be another Beautiful Mind, but it's not.
Well shot and well acted, this film still has enough to grab you yet there's not that special quality that breaks it from a 'good' film to a 'Special' film. I like all kinds of films yet I have to say, Rocky is still a better put together film that touches the sad and excited emotions than this one.
If it attracts you, go and see it yet don't be too excited about it and maybe you'll walk away with a little better experience.
In comparison, I believe 'Crash' is by far the better film in the writing, directing, acting and overall emotional experience.