Behind every great wonan is a a man

Rating: Null/10 (23 April 2004)

A true story of a relentless woman bent on avenging the corporation afflicted. If we are to believe this truth is stranger than fiction tale as it unfolds on the silver screen the real heroine is not Ms. Brokovich but a hero.. George.. the Gomer Pyle like biker woos and full time nanny of Erinkinder.
So obsessed with making the corporation cry uncle Erin lets nothing get in her way ..not even her children. Erin sets out on her quest. All just causes attract great people. In this case it is neighbor George, who gives up his favorite pastime..revving his Harley ..so he can provide Erin free babysitting.
The movie never quite explains George's reason for this act of generosity. Is it because he wants to stick it to PG&E or is it to get next to Julia Roberts? Maybe its half PG&E and half Julia Roberts. On second thought because George never hits on Julia it probably is 90 percent going after PG&E and 10% Julia Roberts because he just wants to be friends.
George is left to answer the unending question; "When is mommy coming home?"
The movie raises some questions.
Without George watching her kids would Ms. Brokovich had the time to carry out all that investigating, plaintiff interviewing, evidence gathering, do all that lawyering by an unlawyer, unleash creative, salty tongue lashings on at least two thirds of the cast, and go shopping for her K-Mart wardrobe? Certainly not.
So here's to George. What a guy!
And what of Erin Brockovich's offspring? Dr. Phil and maybe even Jerry Springer will testify that parent deprived children can turn into Bart Simpsons carrying scars the rest of their lives that can influence their career choices..they might even end up climbing the corporate ladder at PG&E.
Julia Roberts was good. But an Oscar? I think not.