You Don't Need Movie Stars

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 1999)

This film is one the greatest examples of how films should be made. Find an excellent story. Find a wonderful ensemble cast. Find a director with courage and vision and just tell the story.
You do not need movie stars, just good actors. Spacey, Pearce, Cromwell, Crowe - all excellent. OK, a nice cameo from De Vito always helps. This film will stand the test of time because of the whole, not because of the parts. One of the best ten films ever made. Well done Mr Hansen.