A multi-faceted picture

Rating: Null/10 (19 September 2003)

I never paid attention to the Oscars when Julia Roberts was given
this one, so I don't remember anything about it (except her
beautiful black and white dress) But her performance in this movie
was good. It wasn't just some romantic comedy, but the characters
were real and had depth. The people who don't think Julia
deserved the Oscar because all she did was "wear sleazy clothing
and swear" were really missing a lot of the characters other
attributes. The sleazy clothing and swearing were just a cover up
for her character. So no one got too close and hurt her again. And
the sleazy clothing was what SHE liked and she didn't care if no
one else liked it. Erin Brockovich was tough and smart. The story
is very compelling and I did notice there were a few "inconsistencies" in the plot. I also think Albert Finney should have
won for Best Supporting Actor, but so what? It was a still a great
performance anyway. The story, while I know a few details have
been altered , is compelling and scary and good.