Engaging crime drama

Rating: Null/10 (21 September 2006)

This critically acclaimed crime drama came very highly recommended to me by a number of people and after the first half an hour I thought those people must have been speaking of a different film but after an extremely boring start did the film finally pick up.
With an all star cast consisting of Damon (Bourne series, Good Will Hunting), Clooney (Batman, O Brother Where Art thou?) and Pitt (Fight Club, Spy Game) this film consists of great acting from the supporting actors. I'm not a huge fan of Clooney, his general image doesn't appeal to me but in this crime dram he pulls off the part of the leading gangster really well.
The story is slow paced to allow viewers to catch all the different ideologies put forth by director Soderbergh. The beginning is extremely dull and never lifts off the floor. Its slow and uninteresting and doesn't appeal to they hype of the film's reputation.
But after the lame beginning and all of the lead characters are involved does it become interesting with many different personalities sharing their views, making it highly engaging.
The ending is really clever, it confused me slightly at first but after I realised what actually happened I loved it.
Its fast and upbeat and extremely well created. The acting by everyone is superb and if you like crime drama with an engaging detailed plot then I defiantly recommend this film.
8/10