This definitely did not live up to my expectations

Rating: 7/10 (3 June 2008)

I am trying to watch almost all of the Best Picture winners and I decided to start off with Crash. I really liked Traffic, so I went in with high expectations, and I found myself slightly saddened that actors such as Don Cheadle and Matt Dillon couldn't carry this film. While I found the concept of the movie interesting, I felt like it could have been done so much better.
To begin, the movie ended with unanswered questions that just left me frustrated. I wanted justice for Graham's brother, but the movie ended without any word about what happened with that. I found that unnerving considering the movie began with Graham standing at the crime scene. What I did like about this movie though was the lone character development in Ludicrous' character, Anthony. I can't believe I am saying this, but I actually liked Ludicrous' performance because to me, it felt real and in the end I felt proud of his actions.
Overall, while Crash really tries to be honest, there were endless plot holes and scenes that were over-dramatic and underacted, to me this isn't an Oscar worthy film.