One of my top ten films of all time

Rating: 10/10 (24 February 2004)

I can't remember exactly how old I was when I first saw this movie, but I know I was quite young. It was at an age when my level of maturity was not to the degree that would allow me to appreciate serious dramas. I was still very much into the typical flashy and trashy fanfare most young kids my age liked. EOTS was the first serious movie I ever liked. It just absorbed me from beginning to end. It was utterly beautiful and moving, deeply emotional. It also had a great soundtrack that really complemented the movie. One of my strongest memories of this film is the solo choir bit in the soundtrack (I think it was sung by Christian Bale's character at some point). It was hauntingly beautiful. This is one of the few movies that I have held close to my heart over the years. Even my younger brother loved it and he is seven years younger than I (he was with me when I first saw this movie). It is a real shame that this movie did not get the attention/publicity it deserved (at least not where i'm from). Even up till today I haven't heard anyone mention this film. I'm not even sure it was shown in the local cinemas. Was it ever nominated for any awards? I was too young to remember. It would be a grave injustice if it wasn't.