Perhaps poor editing is to blame for this film moving along so slowly in the beginning, or maybe there is just so much symbolism, I was reminded of 'The Blair Witch Project', but once this film takes off..........it really soars. There are a few good jolts here and there, and a nice unforseen twist in the end that makes the film all worthwhile.
Casting was impeccable, as no one else could have played Joe Darrow except Kevin Costner. His depth of compassion as well as confusion brought a reality to the character that few could've pulled off as well. He was candid, angry, grief-stricken, impatient, confused, and yes, frightened. He brought all of these emotions to the table and more just as, dare I say, each and every one of us would have done, if given the same set of circumstances. Believable? You betcha.
Kathy Bates brought several nice touches to the film, as did Linda Hunt, but I think their characters were a bit too understated, and would have liked to have seen more of them both in the film.
Once the film does start to pick up speed, however, it does so rapidly. Joe Darrow will take you through a journey towards his one and only Emily, and in the quite unexpected end, these soulmates will finally prove that love really does transcend all~
Casting was impeccable, as no one else could have played Joe Darrow except Kevin Costner. His depth of compassion as well as confusion brought a reality to the character that few could've pulled off as well. He was candid, angry, grief-stricken, impatient, confused, and yes, frightened. He brought all of these emotions to the table and more just as, dare I say, each and every one of us would have done, if given the same set of circumstances. Believable? You betcha.
Kathy Bates brought several nice touches to the film, as did Linda Hunt, but I think their characters were a bit too understated, and would have liked to have seen more of them both in the film.
Once the film does start to pick up speed, however, it does so rapidly. Joe Darrow will take you through a journey towards his one and only Emily, and in the quite unexpected end, these soulmates will finally prove that love really does transcend all~