Excellent story, poor acting

Rating: 5/10 (6 July 2004)

This film is a good idea that works better than similar type films. The acting is excellent when the main characters are young, but as we follow their lives the actors change and the film goes downhill.
Most of the second half of this film is very flat, with poor performances all round.Really this is a wasted opportunity because the story is excellent. The child actors in this film generally look like stars in the making, putting the likes of Ashton Kutcher to shame.
Overall this is a good story that really made me think, but I was left with a empty feeling. If you tend to notice poor acting I recommend you stay away from this film.