A Truly Great Film.

Rating: 10/10 (14 March 2006)

I think that this is a movie you can almost use as a ballast to judge people. If you watch this with someone and they don't seem to be really affected by it then they are probably a superficial, shallow person. I really feel that way. The film starts out auspiciously and kind of sneaks up on you. Then it slowly builds up the dramatic intensity until it really consumes you. Everything about the movie is done right. The choice of black & white works, the pacing is excellent, and the casting is perfect. Overall one of the best movies I have ever seen. I would definitely recommend it and can't say enough how important of a film I think it is.