A bit disappointing

Rating: 7/10 (1 January 2004)

The way this movie began, raised my expectations. The acting was superb, by Penn, Robins, Bacon, Linney. However, there was a huge gap between the childhood and the middle aged men. We learn more about the in betweens as we go along. The movie reached a certain level, and after that it seemed to fall off, instead of climbing even further. I have to admit I was disappointed at the end. There are a lot of very good things about the movie, but I don't really see what is the point of it. Just life?
I gave it 7 out of 10. It had the potential for a higher score. I think the basic flaw is with the story itself. It is still worth seeing once.