A big impact movie with tons of atmosphere

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2002)

When I was a teenager I saw this movie and it sparked a desire to see every Dustin Hoffman film ever made. I've since grown out of this, but the feeling of directionlessness, uncertainty and gradual understanding had a big impact. What you really want to hear as a teenager is that someone else has experienced what you experience. The story, the acting, the camerawork and the music all seamlessly merge into a film that, without happening quickly, mesmerises and holds the attention throughout.