fabulously entertaining

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2000)

I hope this film was not released too early in the year to be forgotten come Oscar time! Nicely written, well directed and beautifully photographed. The score is quite subtle in that it is used only when completely necessary and then is never overbearing. Julia Robert's portrayal is definetely her best to date. Her supporting cast especially Albert Finney and Marg Helgenberger come very close to stealing the show. Excellent (mainstream) job Steven Soderberg!! (and so what if his latest film WAS more mainstream????)