Not bad, not great

Rating: 6/10 (30 December 2005)

Didn't like the sound of this movie when I first heard about it, but after 2 recommendations from 2 highly respected friends and after the glowing reviews from critics I decided to give this movie a shot. It turned out to be exactly what I thought it would be, a sentimental, crying, emotionally driven kinda movie, exactly the kind I don't like. For most of the movie I was thinking 5 out of 10, but it picked up in the end and almost got to 7. Something that doesn't usually bother me was the soundtrack. It was the same bleak tune throughout the whole film, reminded me of 21grams, really annoyed me. I don't like a film full of coincidences, again 21grams, comes to mind, but they weren't as bad as I thought they'd turn out to be. Overall OK, but don't watch it if you want cheering up.