If you're big on predictability, this is the film for you

Rating: 1/10 (5 April 2006)

Intended as an eye-opening look at western multi-racial society, it focuses on two days in LA and a selection of characters,from varying cultures and backgrounds, who would never otherwise cross paths, doing so. The characters are all left with a 'lesson' learnt by the end of the film, and the audience are thus left with something to make them think...or does it? Because we've seen this all before haven't we? the racist resentful cop, the successful black director who doesn't quite 'fit in' with his white counter parts, the intelligent and yet thieving black youths from the 'hood'...lets not forget the overly tattooed Hispanic locksmith.
The racial and cultural stereotypes, are cringe worthy and patronising in equal doses. Whats worse is the way in which they are represented to us in a way which seeks to make us question our own outlook on life. The strong and fairly comic 'open your eyes to the world theme' which runs throughout makes it incredibly tedious and unchallenged.
I genuinely wanted to enjoy this film; the cast were brilliant, the acting was superb, and the film, visually, looked great. Unfortunately I what i ended up with was overrated, frustratingly predictable and biased.