A wonderful blend of drama, mysticism, and underlying politics.

Rating: 9/10 (6 July 2000)

A beautifully written and directed drama, threaded with magic and religion. Underlying themes bring up questions about the ethics of the death penalty and the American legal system, in retrospect and today; the story may make us feel that certain characters deserve to die, however these same feelings are turned on us by the inevitable outcome of the film. This movie is filled with things that bring out emotions in everyone: disabled people, cute little animals, undeserved human suffering, and a heavy religious influence are among these traits. Definitely one of the best films of the year.