A Superb Story of Cultural Fault Lines

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2005)

In too many senses America's not, and has never been, "one nation," as depicted in its pledge of allegiance. This movie shows those terrible fault lines that run through our cultures and through our hearts. The principal characters almost all do something terrible in this movie. And they all do something wonderful. The film the offered the two best, and hardest to find, special effects - an amazing script and spot-on performances. If you haven't seen it yet see it. You'll be glad you did.
I am not familiar Paul Haggis - the movie's writer/director/producer. If this is indicative of what he's capable of doing I may have a new favorite filmmaker.