Julia Roberts at Her Best!

Rating: 8/10 (3 April 2000)

Erin Brockovich is a "shoot straight from the hip" drama mixed with plenty of laughs and warm feelings. Though the movie at times seems a little too melodramatic, Roberts performance in the title role wins you over. It is by far her best work as an actress, mixing a trucker's mouth, "pushed-up" sex appeal, and that winning smile. It is definitely Oscar worthy, as is the supporting role of Albert Finney as Brockovich's boss. Just as Michael Caine snared the award this year, Finney should be holding it next year.