not just for guys

Rating: 10/10 (14 May 2000)

I heard someone say that this is a "guy-movie" - I beg to differ. While it is definitely gritty, the emotional value of this movie is what I found most impressive. Russell Crowe's portrayel was completely convincing and moving. It never occured to me to take tissues to this movie, but I wish I had.

On a separate note, as dark, bloody and gripping as this movie was, the most disturbing thing I saw was at the end. As the credits were rolling, I saw a man several rows in front of me get up and leave with a boy no older than 10. That made my skin crawl. Please take the "R" rating seriously; this is no show for children.