Good, with flaws

Rating: 6/10 (19 December 1999)

I liked this movie. The acting was superb, and much of the script was good. However, when Coffey took justice into his own hands I was a little disturbed. It was contrary to the apparent message of the movie: that life is a beautiful gift. (I'm not claiming that there wasn't more to the movie, of course, but that was part of it.) Also, all of the present day parts could be cut out and the movie would lose nothing -- except for running length -- and would, in fact, probably be improved. Still, I enjoyed the movie, and I would suggest it to most anyone. I gave it a 7.