great movie

Rating: 10/10 (1 April 2002)

WOW! I just rented the DVD this weekend and watched it for the first time. I can't believe I allowed myself to miss out on this movie for so long. I saw an interview with Will Smith where he said that he enjoyed doing this film so much he would have done this movie for free. (Well maybe for "Five dollars guaranteed.") Jeremy Leven provided the groundwork with a powerful screenplay, and director Robert Redford made it all work with an insightful interpretation. I highly recommend renting the DVD and watching the special features. Redford provides an insight into the vision he intended to create. I found this feature interesting and educational. I only have one question for him: What's up with all of the free flowing alcohol at the peak of Prohibition? I know everyone still drank, but did they do it so openly?