chutzpah!!

Rating: 8/10 (10 October 2001)

Erin brockovich is a brilliantly told true story, the main critque ive heard against the mvoie is that julia roberts is too arrogant, rude & nasty - but reading about the real erin gives terrific insights into the character of a capable person who never gets the opportunity to shine and how she holds that grudge against society at large, especially the "haves".
julia roberts is simply brilliant, the story is very true for the most part, and if anything, erin's role has been made less heroic than it actually is. another person whose actual contribution is not given due justice is the lawyer ed masry. albert finney is terrific in the role.
the overt sexuality of julia roberts is reflective of the pizzazz of the real erin. julia roberts shines in a plucky role. the movie is well scripted and sorderberg gives a tight storyline. although the movie is very commercial, that cannot be held against it, it still is a solid entertainer.
the dialogs are stunning, shocking and raw, much like the real erin. it makes the movie a delightful watch. a must see for fans of julia and all who enjoy a spicy drama. full of raw energy.
a terrific 8!!