Winona's angel face and Angelina's greatest performance

Rating: Null/10 (13 February 2000)

It's great to see Winona Ryder in a starring role....it had been a while since I saw her playing the lead in a movie. I really enjoyed this movie....it was slow at times, but still entertaining. This movie is basically a showcase of two of the most interesting young actresses around: Winona, and Angelina she-looks-like-her-father Jolie. Angelina is, without question, astonishing in this performance. She IS the best supporting actress of 1999. The roles of the two girls are polar opposites. Angelina has a flashy, flamboyant, in-your-face role. It's a very dramatic role, yet it's not overdone at all--that's what makes her performance so remarkable. On the other hand, Winona's role is understated, but it's also a great performance. Her performance is subtle, yet it's powerful. Her facial expressions alone are mesmerizing. I couldn't take my eyes off of her, with her delicate, porcelain doll looks. I couldn't help but feel captivated by the range of emotions on her face. I think that both she and Angelina were perfect for their roles. Their wonderful performances make this one of the most interesting and enjoyable movies of the year.