Hard nosed well acted depressing

Rating: 8/10 (1 August 2005)

All the white guys are dirty or have problems. All the black guys are going through life compromising again and again. It is a well acted movie, a wonderful ensemble, and a hard hitting script that is not too hard hitting - there are occasions when you are on the edge of your seat hoping that what appears to be about to happen does not happen. It only fails in its one-sided portrayal. The average worker - a locksmith, a maid - is angelic, your standard white is as obnoxious as can be. Koreans, Chinese, Iranians come across as standard stereotypes. Worthwhile seeing because it is well done, but you will not feel particularly good later.