Not too bad

Rating: 6/10 (13 April 2005)

I give this movie points on everything that a movie requires, in order to be entertaining. However, where it lacked, I believe, is in it's storyline and plot. The direction was right on. The scenes were well planned and the time lapses were pretty intriguing. The acting was done very well by all, especially Natalie Portman. I normally don't care for Clive Owen, and even though I was 'supposed' to like him... I thought he did very well, also. Jude Law was right on, and Julia Roberts was OK.
Cinematography was nicely done and pleasing to the eye. The emotions of relationship turmoil was portrayed expertly by all.
I would have liked to have seen this quality of performance and direction done with a better story. All did fine with what they had to work with, but the story just wasn't as interesting as I had thought it would be, given the topic. Also, the ending lacked much to be desired. Without closure and without a sense of satisfaction. However, I've seen worse.