I was speachless the first time I saw this movie....

Rating: Null/10 (27 April 2002)

I have never seen a movie like it. I know that it was not necessarily a unique idea because of the original version. However, the story itself was unique and I absolutely loved it. I think anyone who thought it was rubbish or garbage is obviously just not bright enough to grasp the concept or realize the message that lies within the story. As Penelope Cruz's character, Sophia comments, "Every passing moment, is a chance to turn it all around." The movie is about life and falling in love and how great things can be if you allow it to happen and that even though mistakes will be made and sometimes people get hurt, no one is perfect. You can always change the negative things that surround you-your attitude about life, love, the way in which you treat others, etc.-if you really want to. You don't have to die to begin a new life or start a clean slate. It also "opens your eyes" to many different subjects such as, the way women feel about men who are sexual shoplifters. I think Camron Diaz did a fabulous job of showing you just how much it hurts to be in love with someone who never had any intention of ever being with you for any other reason than a place to store his genitalia. And for that matter, how bad a feeling as strong as love can screw wtih your emotions to a point where love becomes obsession and can literally drive you right over the edge. And while I am definitely not the biggest Tom Cruise fan around, I applaud is portrayal of the main character, David, a young man who is confused about his life, his fortune and what he thinks love means to him. On a psychological level, this film is fantastic. I never guessed what the reality of the movie was at any point. I was completely surprised by the ending and could not have felt more satisfied when I left the theater, although many of the moviegoers around me were whispering how confused they were as they walked toward the exit. I couldn't give this movie anything less than a perfect 10.