Beautiful and Intelligent

Rating: 10/10 (21 August 2006)

This movie truly exceeded my expectations. It was undeniably the best photographed movie I have seen come out of Hollywood this year. The cinematography was exceptional. Each scene was well thought out and filmed with incredible precision. The performances were equally executed. Norton was amazing as usual and both Giomatti and Biel surprised me with what I believe are their best performances yet. With regards to the story, although it is at its basic level, a love story, it is the most intelligent film in theaters (especially when compared to its box office contenders "Snakes on a Plane" and "Accepted") and keeps the audience enthralled in the illusion right up until the final bow.