The gratuitous violence is pretty good

Rating: 4/10 (1 January 2003)

If this film wins a best film oscar, the Academy should be ashamed of itself. Buried somewhere in the multiple plot lines and cliches is a good film, but the director, writers, and editor did not find it. For a better depiction of the dual nature of man, watch Golum in "Two Towers". It takes a lot less time. For a better satire of not-surprising surprises, watch "Sceam". For the essential need for ruthlessness, watch "Unforgiven". For political corruption, watch Dubya and his Washington, DC anytime. For unbelievable violence and gratuitous blood letting, watch this film.