CRAP FILM: 4 reasons why

Rating: 1/10 (18 January 2005)

I am shocked how many people actually seem to like this film, especially those that usually adhere to serious films, rather than crap movies. I normally can be found agreeing with the serious critics but THIS WAS PAINFULLY BAD!!! 1) not credible, the events are edited in such "out of sync style" that the rapid changes felt completely unrealistic. Worse still, the acting did nothing to bridge the tough script...example, first encounter between Roberts and Law..nothing happening and suddenly they are kissing...right! 2) acting, Owen, what is going on with this guy. Very painful to watch. Serious case of overacting. Should be in a 1,000+ theatre, not 10 inches in front of a camera.
3) Nice camera shots, yes, but poorly integrated style, with rest of movie which has a sort of gritty street touch..
4) editing, crap!! check out the scene in the bus between porter and law, feels very off...just like the sound btw.
PAID 10,50 UK pounds: this is almost 20 USD in a top cinema in London (so the sound and images should have been excellent). I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!! Any arguments to say this was a good film, please be specific!! Thanks, J