work of genius

Rating: 10/10 (30 December 2005)

This film is a work of genius from Mr Paul Haggis. Before I went to see this movie, I asked my uncle if he could tell me what it is generally about. He replied, 'It's a film about racism'. My initial thought was here is another movie that is a battle between whites and blacks. But when I went to see it at the movies, I was amazed, gob-smacked. It isn't a racist film between whites and blacks: it depicts a multi-ethnic racism society where in the space of 36 hours (I think) they will collide with one another. You will also notice that at the end of the movie, you do not hate anyone, no matter how racist or not racist they are: you will be able to communicate with all the characters and you see their perspectives on their lives. Absolute work of genius, definitely one of the best movies in 2005.