Only So-So

Rating: Null/10 (30 December 2000)

I had high hopes for this movie, having seen all the hype surrounding it. Sadly, I was a little disappointed.
As many of you have already commented...the story plodded along for so long, I kept waiting and waiting for a little excitement. As for the "surprise" ending...I saw it coming a mile away. In fact, as soon as the screen said "next fall" my SO asked me... "so he lived right?" As soon as he asked that, well... enough to say that nothing was a surprise after that.
Just like everybody else, I think the kid did a great job. Kudos to him. Bruce Willis' part was a bit of a throw away.
I would have really loved to see Ridley Scott do this film. He would have really put a lot more punch into it. There was a lot of potential there that was wasted.
Also, I have to say, this is not a FEEL GOOD movie at all. I was soooooooo depressed after seeing it. I had to put on "Deep Blue Sea" just for a few laughs. Glad I only paid 99 cents to rent it.
Donsgal