Strong character study

Rating: 8/10 (14 March 2000)

I think that some people might get fooled into thinking this is a courtroom drama. They shouldn't. This is a look at one woman's attempt to find herself and to live up the potential we all feel we have.
I really enjoyed this movie. Julia Roberts managed to do some acting for the first time in a few years and it paid off. She made Erin into a believable character who you wanted to see succeed. She was not perfect and when the movie was over, she had still not sorted out all the facets of her life - something no-one else has ever done, so why should she?
The secondary characters were well defined, being more than just cardboard cut-outs. They had their own desires and dreams and we got to see just enough of them to care.
Take the time to see this movie. I am sure you will not be disappointed.