The Best Movie Ever Made

Rating: 10/10 (24 March 2006)

Bar none, the best movie of any genre I've ever seen. Indeed, this movie has no "genre" per se. Elements of romance, adventure, action and comedy are seamlessly woven together to create this masterpiece. Mandy Patinkin and Billy Crystal give the performances of their careers. The rest of the ensemble cast turn in great performances as well.
This movie is considered to be the "Wizard of Oz" of my generation, in that it was not received well when it first opened. I attribute this in part to the lack of a distinct genre category (which in this case is a *strength* of the movie) and in part to the title, which is an unfortunate side-effect of writer William Goldman's initial inspiration on the project. If you are put off by the title, get over it. You will love this movie, and like the rest of us you'll find yourself quoting it frequently in conversation.