Why did it flop?

Rating: 9/10 (2 September 2005)

Why did this flop at the box-office? Everyone says it's not a summer flick but my guess is that the sissy name scared people off.All my friends thought that it was either a sentimental drama or freakish porn, judging by the name. I'm just being mean here, but seriously it was a great movie(perhaps too emotional-the scene with the dream and his little girl was just cheesy), it really made you feel the horrors of the Great Depression, plus it was a great human story,presenting a traditional hero, with no dark side, not too complex, but none-the-less interesting.Russell Crowe was great, with his Dumbo years and stupid accent and I definitely think he'll be up for a pity Oscar.Paul Giamatti has finally established himself as a great actor(not being nominated for an Academy Award for Sideways was a crime).The movie will surely cash in on DVD.