what was the point?

Rating: 5/10 (24 January 2009)

I sat through this 3 hour film, and was mildly entertained but left with the question - what was the point? The acting was good, the plot was a unique concept, but something was missing. I had been told this movie was the next "Forest Gump". But it didn't have the charm (nor Tom Hanks). One thing that made "Forest Gump" (for me anyway) was the way photos of events, news, characters, etc. were used to depict the passing of time. This method is what also added more charm to the movie "Same Time Next Year". I did think that Taraji Henson stole the show. Her acting was outstanding and I hope she wins the Oscar. And although I thought Brad Pitt did a good job, the other competitors for Best Actor are much stronger.