Every Day is a Winding Road

Rating: 7/10 (17 October 2002)

Erin Brockovich ,undoubtedly ,is one of the most amusing movies of Steven Soderbergh which I have ever seen. Although it is still a Soderbergh movie with his familiar qualities. And for those viewers who are not used to his slow-beating style of narration, it can be a little boring. But if you put trust in his fame and glory as a new director who really has something to say, you may begin to feel more comfortable with his style.
Although I'm not one of the Soderbergh's fanatics, I admit that he has done a well job specially when considering the genre of the movie which is potentially a boring one. Success of the movie in keeping the audience entertained is not only the result of directing but also that of screenplay which is a well-developed one.
Julia Roberts is astonishing. This time she comes out of the foolish girl personality of her romantic movies. Although The scene where she's discussing about her salary with Finney is full of nostalgia and takes us back to 'Pretty Woman' and her dealing with Richard Gere, here, we can see a mature woman in her. Lines of a mother's pain are quite visible in her face. In spite of some critics' anger, I believe she was well deserved of the Oscar that she received as the Best Leading Role actress.
The interesting thing is that the movie is not totally dependent on Roberts, since one man named Albert Finney makes one of the best supporting role performances ever. He is very experienced and it's obviously visible that Soderbergh should have been quite satisfied. Finney has the role completely under his control. Even if you are not much into Julia Roberts, Albert Finney's performance in Erin Brockovich is a must-see. Aaron Eckhart is also fitted in his role and adds to the flavor.
Thomas Newman's rythmic theme is quite suitable for the atmosphere of the movie and remains in your ear at least for a couple of days and who knows maybe more!!
Erin Brockovich has 3 believable performances from the actors I've mentioned above. It has 1 learned director, 1 fine screenplay and 1 wise original score. And from the numbers I'm gonna give to this movie.... The number is 7 out of 10