Excellent

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 2006)

Very different to what I expected, pleasantly surprised. Probably more a movie a college sociological student should be reviewing, not me.
"Crash" intertwines a bunch of stories revolving around people involved, directly or indirectly, in several car crashes over 24hrs in LA. Those involved include cops, gangsters, a TV producer, a politician, an illegal immigrant smuggler and more. We get an insight into their lives and situations and are left with a bunch of questions. Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys? What is racism? Is prejudice ever acceptable? Like most modern movies, the decision is left to you- the idea of the movie is to get you thinking.
The movie is shot extremely well, written brilliantly and outworked by an excellent cast including Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser (in his best role since "Encino Man") and a bunch of newcomers who were outstanding. It was also refreshing in it's lack of falling for predictable scenarios, often even setting you up for it but surprising you. Well worth seeing.