Absolutely incredible, and I don't care who hated it! : )

Rating: 10/10 (4 July 2005)

Going into this movie, I didn't really know much about it. I have not read the book, though I have seen the original 1950's version. But this movie incredibly exceeded my expectations. The acting, particularly by the young girl, Cruise's daughter, was exceptional, that girl is going to go far in her acting career. The realistic feel of the film is amazingly accurate to what it seems like it would be like. This is honestly one of the most emotionally and physically intense movies I have ever seen, it took me about a half an hour just to wind down after watching it. I dare say this may be a contender for the Academy Awards. Please don't put down this movie just because Cruise is kind of a jerk in real life, that's no reason to down play a great movie. I don't mind if you don't agree with me, you're entitled to your own opinion, but this movie was probably one of the best recent movies I have seen in a very long time. Very nicely done, Spielberg.