A terrible waste of time

Rating: 1/10 (15 February 2009)

One of the most dismal, pointless films of recent years. Had this been made by a lesser director or with a lesser cast, it would have been roasted. But instead it is hailed as a fantastic movie. God only knows why.
The storyline is utterly pointless. It plods along at a pace that is so slow, its almost in reverse. At the point where it describes Cate Blanchet's character's accident, I found it hard not to shout at the screen. That section alone could have saved a good 15 minutes of movie time. Despite almost 3 hours long, I could not warm to any of the characters. I should point out I love movies, good and mediocre. But this movie tested me like no other.
The only laugh I got from this movie was the speed in which the audience left their seats to leave the cinema. Don't go see it, don't rent it, don't buy it!