terrific theatre

Rating: 8/10 (24 April 2006)

This film is "Waiting for Godot" goes to war. Godot is the pink mist. Can't live with it, can't live without it-- but in the end, whether you fired a shot in anger or not, you must. Thinking man's story-- Mendes has made a courageous film, as usual he doesn't give a sh** what the audience thinks or wants, and I applaud that. Jake G is great in this film, contrast this performance with Twist in Brokeback...and remind yourself it is the same guy; great things to come from this young actor. This is a very good film. Peter Sarsgaard is underrated, this guy is so solid in every role that you forget he's there--a credit to his craft. Nice kickoff with the raging DI too- hearkens back to Jack Webb in 'The DI' and of course the great Emrey in Full Metal-- feels like you get fired from a gun out of the barracks. Subtle message in an awesome landscape...you gotta love Mendes.