It took me two viewings to separate the film from my expectations

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2001)

During my first viewing of the film, the expectations and the experience surrounding the film didn't allow me to lose myself in the film. I recognized that what I was seeing on the screen was brilliantly executed, but I wasn't involved.
My second viewing was wholly different and quite exceptional. I was swept up in the action and emotion, the scope and the characterization. There are plenty of reviews from plenty of people with plenty to say, but if the film didn't quite resonate with you the first time, a second viewing just might change everything.