Well shot, well acted, badly written

Rating: 6/10 (7 October 2006)

I don't understand all the buzz around this movie. Sure, it has got a great cast and it also has a gripping atmosphere. But the plot is nothing special - And that is my problem. I don't see why a movie should be "one of the greatest movies of this year" (or even more) just because of great actors. There are way too many twists in the plot and at some point I just didn't care anymore. I hope that people will start judging a movie more because of its content rather than the names attached to it. There is one huge plus this movie has to offer though, and that is the beautiful cinematography. The setting, the colors, the atmosphere - all of that was great. But that does not make a great movie - unfortunately for Mr. Scorsese.