BEST FILM OF 2002 THUS FAR

Rating: 10/10 (6 July 2002)

I watch a lot of movies. This is the best well-done so far, and few will be able to come close. I loved Memento, so I know I had to go see this and see the magic that Christopher Nolan weaves. If I ran the Academy, this movie must win at least one award. I would give Best Picture with Best Director going to Peter Jackson for Lord of the Rings, the Two Towers. This is good on all fronts. An excellent script. A great crime drama, with a great "ah ha" moment. Oscar-worthy performances from Pacino and Williams, and a strong performance by Hillary Swank. They all give real performances, not the typical supercop type stuff. This film is also very beautifully shot. The backgrounds and landscape photography are breathtaking. Add on top of that a score that perfectly compliments the tone of the movie, and you have all the ingredients of a masterpiece. The film is so well directed. Nolan does a good job keeping the tension up throughout the movie all the way to the climax. Do yourself a favor and watch this movie.