A very good movie

Rating: Null/10 (30 December 2003)

I have read that this movie is overrated because of the fact that it is slow and that it lacks any real action and at times, yes, the dialogue does tend to be a bit...blank and there are various "holes" in the plot, like the fact that Vietnamese people are all angry, screaming men who only play Russian Roulette. But, you have to understand that just because the writer/director chose to focus on these specific Vietnamese people does not mean thats what they feel ALL Vietnamese people do. I was dragged to go see Ben Affleck's new abomination of a film "Paycheck" and the next day I watched this and it made me realize something. Moive goers now want the fast paced action that doesn't stop. We are apathetic towards slow moving, dramatic movies. I think if we take this movie seriously, and appreciate the fact that we are watching a great story, with wonderful actors in their prime, and a beautiful score that compliments the emotions of these characters so perfectly. Yes, parts are slow, but so what. The movie is great. Not my favorite of all time, but still incredibly well done and well acted.