OK film ... and thankfully not Best Picture

Rating: 5/10 (9 April 2000)

I don't see what the huge fuss is about this film. The acting is pretty solid with a good performance by Osment. However, the story is a little tedious. Anyone who can guess the "surprise", as I did REALLY early on, has a good probability of being a little bored as the movie unfolds. Now don't get me wrong... some parts presented in the film are engaging, but just not enough of them to recommend this movie. My one line review is that the ending cannot turn a mediocre film into a great one.