Leaves a bad aftertaste

Rating: 4/10 (24 April 2000)

I am a big fan of Julia Roberts. I am a big fan of Aaron Eckhart. I am a big huge fan of Albert Finney. So why only 4 stars? The story is nice = 1 star. The three leads are strong, if not great (especially Mr. Finney) >another 3 stars. So what is wrong? The film ultimately leaves a bad, bad aftertaste. Even though this is a 'true' story, the way that Erin behaves in the movie is reprehensible ... she treats all of those around her like utter crap and puts words in their mouths (notice that NO ONE in the film says that they think she is stupid, yet notice how she accuses all of them of doing just that). I mean, wouldn't it be a great world where we could all walk around and openly insult those we work for, yet demand that they pay us? And why? Because WE have three kids, couldn't keep a spouse around, and therefore we DESERVE to be able to do all this? No friggin' way. Julia, go back to NOTTING HILL.