MASTERPIECE, A MOTION PICTURE PERFECTION

Rating: 10/10 (3 July 2004)

It is rare, in the world we live in, to see a film of such tremendous accomplishment shine on the screen in theatres around the world. What a pity the film was not nominated for best picture, best direction, best editing. However, the Best Actress award was well earned. It should have the likes of Streep, Close, Sarandon and others re-examining their acting methods and quality of performance.
As great as the film is that is how disturbing it is. So for those who have not seen the film, do see it but know that it is very disturbing. The content, the story, the helplessness, hopelessness, the rage, the rape, it is all too much for the mind to handle. And then to know this is based on a true story - it only magnifies the strength of the story.
There are moments of cinematography that are glorious. Spielberg can learn a thing or two from this young and extraordinary film maker.
To every member of cast and crew - this film can be compared with the handful of great motion pictures the world will always remember. The acting of Charlize Theron can only be compared to the great Bette Davis, Ingrid Bergman, Vivien Leigh. It is a ;moment of true artistic transcendence.
Thank you Patty Jenkins!! You are a genius.