Weak, no emotional value, no....connection

Rating: 5/10 (25 May 2006)

No I didn't read the book so this is not an age old comparison of, "Oh, the book was so much better." No, this movie simply lacked anything I'd envisioned it would have. An awesome Director, one of the top male actors and a seemingly interesting story line however this film was like plain white bread, without filling the stomach.
I believe the biggest problem with this film was the script. Simply sub-par in comparison to all it had going for it with the director, actor and interests that was going for it. I believe the first weekend (as it was) would be exceptional. However now that almost a week has passed, and more than just critics bad reviews are out, I believe the word of mouth of just how bland this film is will drops it's box office to it's knees like a hooker at a millionaires convention. (sorry, first thing that came to mind) Either way, I wanted this to be a good film yet as much as I hoped, as much leeway I gave it, it was a waste of my time. Ron Howard... no special touch as in his past films. Tom Hanks.. pound for pound one of the top actors out there yet he seemed to contribute not a thing any other actor could have. And again the script... they should have brought someone in far better because he really helped sink this film.
The only real point of interest at all.... Paul Bettany. His character was very interesting and he did a very, very good job with it. However not nearly enough to save this 'could of been' film.