A good watch

Rating: 7/10 (22 May 2002)

I went in with no expectations - I have yet to see Memento so I have nothing good or bad to say about Christopher Nolan, and although Robin Williams usually annoys the hell out of me, from the trailers for this film I figured that this character wouldn't be his usual over-manic obnoxious self.
I was impressed over all. While not the best film I've seen this year, it's pretty high up. Some gorgeous cinematography (being filmed in rural Alaska didn't hurt this film at all!) although at times the occasional lack of focus and rapid cuts started to get irritating and detracted from the point they were supposed to be making.
Aside from the unfortunate casting of Hilary Swank; Martin Donovan is excellent as always, Robin Williams is in his best role since the Fisher King, Al Pacino is Al Pacino (which is either good or bad, depending on whether you like Al Pacino;) and Maura Tierney is once again shamefully underused.
Overall: a good film. Not great, but good, and definitely worth seeing. This won't garner any Oscars, but it shouldn't disappoint. 7/10.