Extremely well crafted movie - rare to experience such an intelligent and well portrayed storyline.

Rating: 10/10 (6 January 2007)

This movie blew me away - ranks way up there with movies like Pulp Fiction and Fargo. Was genuinely surprised to learn that critics trashed it and also saddened to see it not be recognized by any awards.
The movie is interspersed with flashbacks of what brings the Matt Damon character to a reluctant realization of a soul that is trapped in a grotesque quagmire of misplaced loyalties, continuous deceit, and familial responsibility.
Casting could have been better - Angelina Jolie does not seem to fit at all. I do not like Matt Damon (wife disagrees) but he did do a pretty good job.
Has a slow gentle pace with an extremely effective conclusion. You are left with a lot of key questions - that make you think of alternatives. Sorry am not being explicit but do not want to spoil the fun for you.