Slow moving, too graphic (even for a 20 yr old), "unredeemable" characters, overall lack of quality

Rating: 1/10 (29 March 2005)

I was really looking forward to seeing this movie. I eventually saw it with my mom (HUGE mistake, BTW.) Although the awkwardness of watching a 2 hour movie about sex with my mom did not affect my overall opinion that I HATE this movie. The actors were fine. It could have been anyone and it would still be horrible. The movie seemed like it would never end. It was filled with silence. Silence can be a powerful tool, but this was not one of those times. I never wanted to see that much of Natalie Portman's behind, and I never EVER want to see the word perineum in a movie for as long as I live. It was vile!
If you are willing to disregard the poorness of the movie, there is some sort of moral lesson here. But I don't think it's necessary to watch the movie to get the point- don't cheat, don't be deceptive. I can't BELIEVE that this movie has received so much acclaim. It has no climatic moments whatsoever. I swayed between pitying the characters for being hurt and pitying them for being so miserably dull and sad. I can't believe all these big names read this script and thought "OH! This is amazing, it will help my career and display my talents!" It was embarrassing to watch. (And I am young and this type of thing wouldn't normally rustle my feathers.)
10 Minutes in, I wanted to go see a different movie, and the feeling only grew.