Holy Smoke!

Rating: Null/10 (11 November 1999)

Holy Smoke! What the hell is up with Russel Crowe? For God's sake, the guy COMPLETELY disappears into the role of Wigand (aging make-up aside). Very impressive, what a performance!
Mann, as usual, leaves the possible "flaws" in his films as they are, he obviously and admirably believes in the sensitivities of his own eyes and ears. I'm glad he does, and his trademark "flaws" of overlength, sprawling subplots, and radically different musical overlays are actually becoming strengths. I hate the idea I will have to wait three or four years for his next effort!