Absorbing

Rating: 10/10 (3 September 2000)

What a great film! Visually stunning, totally engrossing script and performances. Many highlights. Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey are superb. Both have great screen presence and charisma. Both are 3-D and are well written. Guy Pierce, DeVito and Basinger are also marvellous. Took about 3 or 4 viewings to totally understand ALL the film. That DA guy pops up more with every viewing. It was pretty difficult to remember all the names and faces of the film. Important characters have only one scene in places. The music is superb too. Jerry Goldsmith has created a score that sounds nothing like anything he has done before. WOW. the directing, acting, cinematography and script are top notch. I would love to read the book.