Make way for the superstar of the decade!

Rating: 10/10 (13 February 2005)

Whether he turns out to be the new Bond or not, or whether or not Morgan Freeman steals his Oscar this month, one thing remains utterly sure: Clive Owen's performance in this film is one of the best, most brutal, most honest, most fearless and most captivating male performances in recent Hollywood history. This man DESERVES the Oscar, although going up against Morgan Freeman isn't going to be easy, since Freeman never won an Oscar before, and they want to give him one while they can (although his performance in the brilliant Million Dollar Baby isn't his best and most showy work to date).
Clive Owen is the superstar of this film, and every longing woman that goes to see this to get yet another glimpse of their dream man (Jude Law), will forget all about him instantly and fall under the Owen spell. He received a Golden Globe for this role, and if justice truly exists he will get an Oscar as well the 27th. Natalie Portman comes off twice as good as Julia Roberts in an amazing performance as well, showing that she might be one of the biggest actresses yet (as she began to reveal in Cold Mountain). So forget about her wooden Star Wars escapades, alongside Owen she makes one of the decade's most powerful star-making performances. But still, Owen is the real star here. And he's even funny as well! You haven't experienced anything, till you've seen what Mr. Owen can do with the right material!