worst movie I've seen in years

Rating: Null/10 (11 March 2004)

Charlize's makeup was great. Mannerisms great. But the movie could've been a movie-of-the-week. I left before it was over - about half an hour before. I kept waiting for it to get good. Oscar worthy? Maybe, but I have my doubts. Oh, well, this isn't the first highly touted movie I've gone to see that really stunk. Won't be the last, either. And - what was the deal with playing "Crystal Blue Persuasion" during the love scene? So bad - really...the worst in years!! And poor C Ricci - she sooooooo did not belong in this film. Everyone's acting was terrible!! Come on now - lots of makeup to cover up the pretty and a few facial twitches. I was embarrassed for all of them. But, I am in the minority apparently. Let's see what Charlize does next - will she rise to the challenge of a juicy role AND a pretty face? One where we really get to see some acting and not just stereotypical mannerisms??