Classic?

Rating: 4/10 (14 June 2000)

I have not come across many negative reviews of this film. In fact, nearly every reviewer I have read has given it the highest rating. After watching the film (the 226 min) I have no idea what people are talking about. I agree with the criticisms raised by another reviewer on this site. This film rambled and meandered all over the place, and I don't know what the point of it all was. Often when I am being let down watching a respected film the end salvages the rest, to an extent; not here. The story isn't very interesting, and the form of the film - the cuts back and forth - they confuse things, and, really, what's the point of the cuts? It's like a Godfather II rip off. Ultimately, I rate this film even lower than I would have because of the length. If it were two hours it would be more tolerable, but at nearly four hours, I expect something for my investment of time.