Good, but only if you like pointless movies.

Rating: 2/10 (17 March 2008)

I've read thru lots of the comments and reviews. Believe me I 'get' this movie.
A movie that doesn't follow Hollywood 'formula' can be very good. But this movie was pointless. And yes, I understand part of the appeal is there is no point, but so what. That doesn't entertain me at all.
They had to include the Bell character to have any character have any development.
I like movies that are entertaining on face value, and have a subtext and/or character arc that allow you to think and see some value and depth to the movie. This movie was entertaining at face value until the end. When it was over I was thinking back trying to figure out some hidden meanings, or something I have missed, and it wasn't there. Or at least make it so it doesn't break the suspension of disbelief and leave me sitting thinking what the hell? Javier Bardem was good. The only Oscar that was deserved. It makes me realize how much the academy is about politics and not inspired movie making.