As much felt as seen... very good!

Rating: 9/10 (6 April 2005)

** HERE BE SPOILERS **
Recap: Alice (Portman), a stripper and waitress and Dan, a failed writer, (Law) meet at a crossing, where Alice get hit by a cab. With just minor injuries Dan takes her to the hospital and so their relationship starts. Later Dan meets Anna (Roberts), while she is taking his photo for his book (based on Alice) and falls for her, while still living with Alice. Anna is interested but does not fall for Dan, but for Larry, a dermatologist. But at an art exhibition of Anna's photos, including one beautiful of Alice, Dan and Anna meet again and things start to happen...
Comments: A film about love, betrayal, illusions and disillusions, of hurt and pain and life in general. This movie is beautifully shot and narrated, using pictures and events as much as words. There are some jumps in the timeline, but not at all confusing. The performance of the actors, which is great all over, in addition to the work of writer and director, makes this a movie just as much felt as seen. There are laughs (much thanks to a witty dialog) and there are sorrows. I guess most can relate to some scene or another (I sure could) and therefore we can feel, actually feel what the characters do. Actually a better trick than any special effect could do. This was worth every penny spent, and well worth the time. Recommended.
9/10