They are objects and not one in this film is really human in its portrayal. I mean they try with the lost Croatian girl but there is never any real time or focus to make her anything but scenery. Even strong television actress, Melina Kanakaredes is victimized and extremely wooden as a television reporter and DeNiro s love interest. This film is very sad example of the way women should be treated in film or in real life. For that one thing I am embarrassed of this Hollywood production.
Fame is a double-edged gift.
So Says the Soothsayer.