Hmmmm

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2006)

I wouldn't go as far as to say it deserved an Oscar! Especially over Walking The Line, about Johnny Cash. But i can appreciate why it was widely regarded as a good film and i repeat GOOD, not Great.
Its set in LA over 2 days and is made up of a series of small stories, entwining at some points throughout with Each story supposedly reflecting an aspect of racial tension or problem within American society etc. Some of which i feel worked well and were perfectly realistic and others i felt the Director tried to force upon the audience. I feel it doesn't tackle the broader problem of racism but merely highlights minor aspects of it therefor i feel it will receive mixed responses from all sides of society.
It terms of how the film is constructed, i was very impressed with how the director controlled the information being given to the audience and all the separate stories progress consistently and i personally found myself engrossed throughout and not at stop start intervals. The Music reflects the moderate pace of the film and the Cinematic aspects are fresh but not over the top which makes it a film that isn't too intense visually but mentally.
The acting award in this film has to go to Matt Dillon as i feel he portrayed his character the best, and was believable in the role as was Don Cheadle who is fast becoming one of a few actors i have complete faith in.
All in all, i feel it is worth a watch. Afterall it did win an Oscar but then again so did Titanic so ill let you decide. Id recommend it but don't expect fireworks. I hope you find this helpful!