A Great Surprise

Rating: 8/10 (23 December 2004)

I expected a mediocre picture and instead was pleasantly surprised. I was also amazed that upon leaving the theatre, audience members were commenting that it was the worst movie they'd ever seen. Hummm, there is no accounting for taste, audience members at the same theatre walked out last month on Finding Neverland. For anyone with an appreciation of good storytelling, witty dialog and great acting, this is the movie to see. Although one felt strangely about laughing at so serious a story, there was the inevitable confrontation scene between Larry and Dan and one could not help but be amused. Clive Owen was wonderful and the dialog in this scene was some of the best this year. Please see this movie and hope that it wins many Oscars for some truly great performances.