Why does everyone love this film?

Rating: 1/10 (15 February 2005)

I went to see this film out of recommendation from several of my friends and the excellent reviews it had received in the press. I can honestly say I have never been so let down by a film since I walked out of "Eyes Wide Shut". The performances of each leading actor were wooden, unrealistic and with the exception of Jude Law (who I have yet to see a performance to justify the hype) I really would of expected better- especially from the increasingly excellent Natalie Portman. This film has a go at what could be an excellent storyline, but by halfway through has disintegrated into a mish-mash of unnecessary obscenity and filth. None of the characters are believable, and the jerky, unconnected plot fights tooth and nail to try and hold the whole sorry mess together. Sadly by a third of the way through, it has lost a very difficult battle. I am most sorry I wasted 2 hours of my life on this film. If you have yet to go and see it, save your money. Or rent Erin Brokovich again and watch how good Julia Roberts can be!