An old-fashioned spectacular

Rating: Null/10 (8 May 2004)

I see no point in recounting the plot here; many other reviewers have already done so. If you like large-scale international films, this one is a must-see, but DO NOT WATCH THE COMMERCIAL-TV VERSION! It is cut up into cinematic hamburger; the final segment, set in Montreal, makes no sense at all. Also, the showings on Bravo have commercial garbage at the bottom of the screen even during the movie itself, which sometimes makes the subtitles impossible to read. By all means, rent the DVD or videotape, after which you will probably want to buy it. While you're at it, pick up the soundtrack CD too.