Expertly made, way overlong

Rating: 6/10 (14 November 1999)

This is one of an intelligent, well-acted, directed, and photographed films that I just couldn't get all that excited over. It was a bit long, and I guess the subject matter wasn't exactly up my alley. Also, something that always sticks in my craw: isn't it time that directors hire talented actresses like Lindsay Crouse (here in the thankless faithful wife role) and Debi Mazar (as the competent, trusted office assistant), and actually give them more than glorified walk-on roles? You'd never know either one was anything special by watching them in this, but that's nothing new for women in Hollywood of course. Overall, I would recommend this movie to those interested in the story and to Russell Crowe fans (he's never been better than this).