Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2006)

This is a movie that you will think about years after you've watched, and most probably see many times more. I was so surprised at the quality of plot: It's strange, as there is no direct plot direction (even at the end we have to double take to make sure we feel resolved) (We do) Yet even with the strange but very amusing occurrences that spring up throughout the 5 days that are spent with the characters, there is an underlying message which highlights the inexplainable yet utterly heartfelt emotions that mold and influence life.
I cried twice throughout the length of this film- in scenes which I would usually never. Sam (Portman) is simply the most beautiful character I have come across in a long time. She makes everything OK. Sam feels the emotion which many suppress, and this provides the audience an outlet of their own.
One of the final scenes in which Sam and Andrew are sitting on the airport stairs makes my chest hurt- Sam's face as she turns away and silently begins to cry is so powerful- at least to me- something which anyone who has ever been in love will probably find heart breaking.
Regardless- if you haven't yet seen this film- see it now- you won't be sorry- even if it ends up being the soundtrack which hooks you.