A true joy to watch!

Rating: 10/10 (19 November 2008)

It's about time we are given a real movie that is not just about Hollywood formula, but is a rich and intense tale ranging in spectrum from devastation to exhilaration, and many of the stops in between. Another reviewer here says it well, and I agree, this movie has everything. It is action, suspense, drama, comedy, political commentary, a love story and so much more; a timeless story with a refreshing twist. The cinematography is breathtakingly beautiful, the acting superb, the writing fantastic, and the music perfect. I can't say enough good about this movie. It is truly a joy to watch, as we are carried through the life of it's main character. The pacing of the movie was such that the viewer is able to stop and breath before the next round of events, and the balance between the harsher scenes (which are at times very harsh) is struck perfectly with comedy and beauty subtly offsetting the shocking and brutal without undermining either one. One of the best endings I've seen in a film in a long time, and one of the best happy/sad moments I've ever seen in a film. I left feeling excited, glad to be alive, and inspired. A wonderful work of art!