Outstanding movie for all; a must-see for X-File fans.

Rating: 10/10 (9 February 2000)

This was a powerful movie that relies on story for its greatness. A Tom Hanks class act all the way. Michael Duncan of course stole the show. Look for several Oscar nominations this year (I hope!)
A lot of people came away crying...but I didn't see it that way. Tragic, yes... but I felt there wasn't much other way for the story to end.
If you are concerned about the "R" rating -- it was for the usual trash talk of one of the pervert convicts ... also, if you are disturbed by scenes of a prison execution, then you will definitely find those scenes troubling.
X-Files fans will delight to see our old friend Eugene Tooms (actor Doug Hutchison) playing a very important lead character ... and let's not forget the very X-Filish paranormal under currents (pun intended) to the story.