the good and the true

Rating: Null/10 (30 April 2004)

The writing is fresh, well conceived, and engaging. (The Superman monologue and the flapping-fish metaphor are core achievements in writing that will resonate for a long time.) Robert Richardson's cinematography is beautiful. Compostitionally captivating. Thanks to the writing, I've never seen a more evil and likable villain. Caradine should be remembered for this performance. Thurman shines as well. Budd doesn't put up a fight when his titty-bar boss verbally pistol whips him, yet he proves to be a scary assassin. Perla Haney-Jardine sets an unprecedented standard for child acting. There are many good things to see here.