Intense Movie!!!

Rating: 10/10 (21 March 2002)

I really wanted to see this movie in the theater, but I never got around to it, so I bought the DVD and watched it. I have to say I am VERY disappointed that I didn't get to see it in the theater. This is a GREAT movie from start to finish. Denzel Washington completely deserves his oscar nomination for this one, his portrayal of Alonzo Harris is just incredible! Ethan Hawke deserves a lot of credit for his acting as Jake Hoyt as well, I was truly impressed.
The story is very interesting in this film, within the first 20 minutes of the film you're unsure if you should like or dislike Alonzo, but you put up with his unconventional ways for a while, then the movie gets increasingly interesting. I won't go into depth about the story, 'cause I want you to see it as I did, but let me just say that there were a number of times in the film were I was "on the edge of my seat".
The only complaint I have about the movie is that Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre and Macy Gray were in the film. Their acting was pretty good though (in their defense), but I just don't like seeing musicians in films (unless they are playing themselves/musicians, i.e. Slipknot in "Rollerball (2002)" or White Zombie in "Airheads")
I don't want to get your hopes up or anything, but I thought this was an incredible movie, and I hope that you will agree with me. This movie isn't for everyone, this is DEFINITELY a film for adults, there is a lot of swearing and intense scenes. I'm not really sure what else to say about this other than "See this movie!". Thanks for reading,
-Chris