Strong Movie. Some top quality, gripping scenes strung together in a loose-knit story.

Rating: 9/10 (7 May 2005)

A series of characters united by their involvement in a auto crash in Los Angeles are explored in the 24 hour period prior to the accident.
The movie follows this web of stories which focusing on prejudice and racism. The movie is not completely dark, some of the behavior is so bigoted that it is funny, and there are several minor acts of heroism.
Crash is a series of powerful scenes among different characters in a large and talented cast. Most memorable are the troubled Sondra Bollock character confronting her husband and then coming to grips with her loneliness. Don Cheatle's character has several excellent moments.
There is an astounding scene where a young person is shot -- very gripping.
With so many good performances, the directing must be the cause. Kudos to Paul Haggis.
Finally the movie makes you think about the sad condition of humanity and the briefness of life. Perhaps a little preachy, but not too much, no demerits for that.
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