Another success for Crowe

Rating: 8/10 (10 January 2002)

Crowe's follow up to Almost Famous is more ambitious, which probably explains why it is not as tightly woven. The existential plot, however, provides the viewer with much to think about. There is so much to ponder in this film, I suggest seeing it a second time. Crowe is a master at screen romance, and it definitely shows in the palpable chemistry between Cruise and Cruz (Crowe said he was delighted that he caught these two falling in love on screen). The brilliance of the romance leads the plot turn (not to be spoiled by this reviewer) to have an even greater resonance. A fantastic film.