OK so I cried too -- what's it to ya?

Rating: Null/10 (14 December 2004)

I'm not giving this film a 10 since it was somewhat cheesy but I will tell ya that it moved me without any advanced warning. I think the little lull towards the end made me feel safe and set me up for the final scene. You knew what he was going to do but there was such tension there. So what I get out of a film is a sense that I know these people and Natalie Portman stole my heart -- her giddy yet sad character was so hopefull. I'm giving this one a solid 9 because it had what I needed at this point. Some romance, some regret and more than a little but of earth.
This was not an alarming film and not that original in it's premise but I really felt for the characters. Not so much the lead male since he was playing director but his performance was meant to be only a catalyst. He was directing. Never played too flat but never fully taking the role.
MSB