This film grips you from beginning to end

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2008)

The elements were all in their proper place at the time this film went into production. You cannot ask for such a wonderful melding of plot, actors, cinematography, etc. in one film! The movie was aired on television last night, and it brought back to my memory my first impression when I saw this in the theater. I will not go into the story line because others have done that very well, however, I will give you my initial impressions.
This film gets in your face, grabs you by your lapels and stares unblinking into your eyes. You cannot look away! You do not want to look away! You feel like you should not look away!
When the film reached its emotional climax you could cut the tension in the room with a knife. Several people in the theater (both men and women) were sobbing very softly and quietly in response to what they had just experienced. As the movie ended (no one could believe they had just sat through a three hour movie) and the credits began to scroll, I looked around the theater and noticed something very odd. People were getting out of their seats and donning their outer garments in total silence! Most of time at the end of the movie people react with chatter, or laughter, and even cheering on occasion. The film had burned its way into our senses to the point where everyone was emotionally drained.
I could use any number of superlatives to describe this movie from Amazing to Riveting and beyond, but the only thing I will say is; You have to see it for yourself! I promise you that you will not be disappointed.
To all who had anything to do with the production of this film I say, Bravo! You can hold your head high and know you were part of something special.