What an amazing picture

Rating: 9/10 (18 November 1999)

Okay, I've seen this more than a few times and found time to read the book as well. It's really an amazing piece of work. The pace keeps you riveted to the screen, the plot twist shakes you up and the music score enhances the overall feeling of the film. I would have liked to see an expansion of "Jack" after he realized what was happening to him, the short clips gave you a taste but it left me wanting more. Edward Norton is so talented, I loved his facial expressions, Helena Bonham Carter finally broke out of that porcelain doll stereotype and Brad Pitt, well, I've never seen anyone look so good in a pink bathrobe. Forget what Roger Ebert says about this film. Go and see it for yourself and think about your own life. Wouldn't it be great to have that kind of freedom?