Overly didactic

Rating: 5/10 (27 February 2006)

Of the five best picture nominees for the 2006 Oscars, three are overly didactic (the other two being "Good Night and Good Luck" and "crash." However, this one takes the cake. There is waaaaay too much debate and discussion. What is more, the actual participants have stated publicly that they were NOT so ambiguous. Finally, this movie is too long by at least 20 minutes if not 45. Whole sub-plots could be eliminated and it would make no difference.
I think this movie is the cinematic equivalent of overcooked spinach - people see it because it seems like it will be good for them, but in fact its overdone to the point where it looses its value.