a surprisingly moving drama

Rating: Null/10 (16 November 2004)

now, i've been seeing the commercials and previews regarding this movie, and to tell the truth, i didn't see what would be so interesting about it. of course i'd see it sooner or later, seeing as though I'm a big Denzel fan and all.....but it wasn't exactly a priority to go rent it. well, i finally did. and i was completely blown away. first off, the acting was very well done, and i was quite impressed with young Dakota Fanning's performance. i really didn't have a clear idea what this movie was about when i rented it, and I'm glad i didn't. it made the movie all the more enjoyable to watch. therefore, i will not explain what it is about. I'm just suggesting that this movie should be rented by everyone. one very crucial thing that made the movie all the more moving was the music. the music really gave the movie the atmosphere that it needed. i am certainly getting the soundtrack! when the credits are rolling, i assure everyone that will stare blankly at the screen and try to soak in everything that's happened. the ending's pretty heavy......