I enjoyed this movie

Rating: 8/10 (11 June 2000)

I finally got a chance to see this movie on video and I'm glad I did. This was a really interesting movie on a fairly difficult topic. I thought the story was a good one but the biggest asset to this film were the performances. Jolie delivers a charismatic, involving performance of a confused and complex mentally disturbed young woman. Ryder is excellent. She gives a highly moving, intelligent, and affective performance as Suzanne Caisson. She really allowed me to relate to her character. I'm sorry she didn't get an Oscar nod for that performance - she certainly deserved one. All of the supporting cast were outstanding as well - the girls, I mean - the two boys were a little disappointing. Whoopie Goldberg was also excellent and makes me wish she'd appear in films more often.
Definitely a good way to spend an evening.