Novel plot and character twists ...

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2005)

Three thumbs up. Love the characters whose plot lines and lives intertwine in a novel and fun way. Every time you think you "know" a character or where a storyline is going, bam, the character evolves or the storyline twists. But, you will love, love, love the dialog - as the conversation between friends, couples, and about race and racism seem so much more real than most films you will see. The acting is so strong from Bullock, Newton, and some new-comers. The only weak actor is Matt Dillon, who delivers most of his lines as if he were performing in a 7th grade play. He redeems himself in an action sequence I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me!