A Small Gem

Rating: Null/10 (8 January 2000)

Those who look down on this movie and deride its fans might pay closer attention to the the very small details which make this film work. Economic use of dialogue, superb lighting and camera work, buried in this film is a very sophisticated sense of myth and symbol which turns what should be a very tired story into an enjoyable ride. Every moment accomplishes what it's supposed to, the film's intelligence plays out in small gestures, movements, no film better illustrates the truism that film is a visual medium. Or one can forget all that and enjoy the chemistry between the two stars. Those who call this film a guilty pleasure, though, shouldn't be that guilty. A silly story is pushed to a high level by excellent craftsmanship.