brad pitt at one of his very best

Rating: 10/10 (18 April 2010)

I really enjoyed this movie.
I did not go to see it at the theatre because of the run time. Same goes for The Assassination(sp?)of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford; really long movies both. Just watched both of these on cable movie channels today. Both performances were Brad Pitts' best.
There is plenty to read about the characters and plot out there; so I won't go over it yet again. The women in the movie were great; Cate Blanchette, Taraji P Hinson and Tilda Swinton. Great performances all.
But this movie reminded me of why, from the very first time I saw Brad Pitt on the big screen(Thelma and Louise), I knew he was going to be a HUGE STAR. I remember saying to friends that he was going to be the next Robert Redford.
This was WAY before Jennifer and Angelina; he was still pure. And I have to admit, all the hype that went along with being involved with those women seemed to take away from his acting talents. Over exposure, I guess, kind of did it for me taking him seriously as an actor.
Him being so good looking and talented made me start to appreciate his efforts again as he is maturing like a fine wine; better with age.
Brad brings such tenderness to this part; his narration of the film was just as moving as the acting. I hope he continues to make great choices like this in years to come; women be damned!