Trully entertaining in the best Hollywood tradition!

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2001)

A very rare Hollywood film, that is not only entertaining, but also intelligent, suspenseful, historic, and enthralling. This movie illustrates how a good movie doesn't need cops and robbers, guns and bombs, or four letter words to keep an audiences attention. The acting is above average in every respect. Especially, Russell Crowe's subtle but forceful main character. Production values are excellent, and the soundtrack is mesmerizing. It is a shame that more movies of this caliber are not being made.