Fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (25 July 2005)

Nice to know great movies can still be made. This was moving, touching and heartfelt. This film beautifully illustrated what is so great about cinema, drawing you in with it's power and sincerity. Taylor Hackford spent many years making this film, primarily because he needed a suitable actor to fill the lead role. Jamie Foxx's performance is awesome and so believable, it was certainly worth the wait.
I found the cinematography equally memorable, the lighting and mood fitted so well with the story that was evolving around us. I often find the use of flashbacks in films distracting and tiring, but in this movie they were used very effectively and well. The film's still in my head 5 days after watching it........Great stuff