great film, 10/10

Rating: 10/10 (27 March 2001)

Some greatest mathematicians have explored a world in which two parallel lines may intersect when infinitely extended. That gave birth to a branch of geometry called Riemann geometry. It doesn't correspond to this world for sure, but its internal logic is held to the highest standard, and it is fascinating to compare that world to ours.
For movies, which is a great medium for fantasy, artists are free to guide our minds to magic places, as long as the internal logic of the movie doesn't break down.
The notion introduced in this movie, that only highly trained persons can jump longer, is held throughout. There is no logic breakdown. For example, Jen had to ride a horse to bring the antidote, because she was drugged, and temporarily lost her ability to do long jumps. Other less skilled persons can not do what the four main characters can, etc...
The quiet performances given by the cast is astounding. The inner strength and conviction is evident even when they talk in subdued tones. This is the true intensity, the real acting, and is in stark contrast to what many hollywood actors do these days.
CTHD deserves every Oscar it was nominated for. Too bad they have to do certain internal balancing to please the giant studios.