To modernized

Rating: 5/10 (14 November 2003)

It wasn't that I hated this film but it certainly didn't leave a lasting impression on me. I don't understand what the purpose was of modernizing this story, especially the way it was done. While certain parts were mildly enjoyable and it was fascinating to see the early magnificense of Danes and Decaprio the movie made no lasting impression on me and some parts just-well they just didn't work.
It would be difficult for me to say exactly what didn't do it for me but I guess it just seems odd updating the story in this way. Great casting, great performances-but the movie left me flat.
I am not sure "updating" this movie was a GREAT idea. It was just a tee bit to modernized and though well intentioned was just off a bit. It didn't work quite like it should have. After the movie's done it's just sort of like your left with the feeling "what was the point"