The best American movie of all time

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2010)

This is one of the few American films that attempted to deal with adults in a contemporary setting, without sex, violence, death, slapstick, saccharine, or any of the other standard Hollywood gimmicks. It also focused on real events, real problems, and a cross section of life. These aspects alone would rate some points. Combined with great direction, acting, script, music, et al., it amazes me how anyone could not like it. But in this age of Scorsese and Tarantino, Jolie and Pitt, it is hard to fathom what makes some viewers tick. The question is, if one does not like this film, what are we left with in this genre: oh, I forgot, Kill Bill, Vol. 3 will be out soon!