Brazen attitude and determination goes a long way.

Rating: 3/10 (3 March 2001)

This film seems so far fetched to be based on fact. In my opinion this is another in the line of Julia Roberts vehicles. I think the viewers will pay more attention to the star than the character's accomplishments. With less than desired education and a lack of social graces; a brash, crude, obnoxious, but savvy young woman takes on a large utility company. Citizens of the small town of Hinkley are struggling with various maladies including cancer. The cause seems to be large amounts of chromium. Ms. Brockovich(Roberts) working as an assistant to a reluctant attorney(Albert Finney), not only becomes savior of the community, but martyr as well.
I found myself bored with this over hyped film. Roberts was nice to watch, but a score of other actresses could have played the part. Conchata Ferrell and David Brisbin also appear. And the real life Erin Brockovich plays the part of a waitress.