Superb in all respects

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2000)

This is one of my favorite films of all time. I definitely rank it up there with "The Usual Suspects".
The casting was perfect, and the acting exceptional. Kevin Spacey as usual did a wonderful job. Keep an eye on Russell Crowe -- this was the first movie I saw him in and I knew talent and presence when I saw it. Guy Pierce also did a bang-up job. All of them deserved Oscar nominations. If you've ever read the book (and I have) you'll have the utmost respect for the adaptation of the 500 page to me to a tightly written 2 1/2 hrs. Few movies improve on the book, this is one of them.
Much can also be said about the excellent use of period music to set the tone, as well as the great period sets and clothes. Easily one of the best movies I've ever seen.