Strong start but falters at the end

Rating: 6/10 (3 April 2001)

Having heard about the violence and "dark qualities" of this film I was hesitant to watch it but finally decided I could always stop watching if I didn't like it. I was pleasantly surprised at the humor, good writing and direction. And the themes presented give a lot of food for thought. The impact of the movie hinges on a "surprise ending" that reminds one of The Sixth Sense. Unfortunately, the movie was not crafted well enough for this ending to "hang together". There are a couple of scenes with Brad Pitt and the "Narrator" that totally ruin the credibility of this surprise ending. But, aside from that, the movie is well worth the time invested to watch it.