A very compelling story, well casted and with superb acting.

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2000)

Very entertaining movie, which held my attention throughout. Julia Roberts and Albert Finney were just outstanding in the lead roles. Only criticisms are two: The "R" rating for language was much deserved. The movie could have been just as effective if the language was curbed. The firey personality of Erin could have been displayed just as well, and the movie could have been more available to younger audiences, which would be beneficial. It was disappointing to me to see someone of the stature and appeal of Julia Roberts using such crude language and probably 95% of the foul talk was in her script. The only other negative feature was the tiresome politically correct themes that seem to always appear in Hollywood productions, of the bad capitalist corporations, and the strong capable female and weak dependent males. PC was violated, however, with insults hurled at an overweight female character. With these exceptions, it was in the top category of movies I have seen.