Pointless

Rating: 1/10 (9 June 2004)

I would say that there are spoilers written here but anyone with an IQ above 50 can see the entire "plot" of the movie after the first half hour. I have not read the book and can only hope that it is much better because the movie is tiresome and lacks substance. None of the characters develop as adults, the movie is a collection of static characters who depict a deplorable existence and none of them are amiable or deserve your support or interest.
I know that "critics" are in love with sean penn but for me his character was completely unbelievable, one minute he is uncontrollable with grief but then while verifying the body he is cold as a fish, hamming it up the whole movie.
Not worth the 4.50 for the rental