Although nominated for Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, this film was massively under-appreciated by most awards organizations in 2003. This film has everything I look for in the art of film-making: great story, strong and interesting characters, smart editing, unpredictable plot and dialog, strong message, great character development, non-stereotypical characters, wonderful visuals, etc. etc. etc.
The story is engaging: I did not find my mind wandering once during this film. The extreme extrovert literally pulls the two struggling, lonely introverts kicking and screaming from their aloneness and the three become dear friends. The themes of varied individuals coming together during difficult times and opposites attracting are not new, but are handled here in a new manner. The acting is superb and the story is believable. People behave in a manner consistent with real life. I found that I could relate to and appreciate each of the characters and their struggles.
I would strongly recommend this movie to almost anyone, but it is best appreciated by a fan of superb character development and understated action.
The story is engaging: I did not find my mind wandering once during this film. The extreme extrovert literally pulls the two struggling, lonely introverts kicking and screaming from their aloneness and the three become dear friends. The themes of varied individuals coming together during difficult times and opposites attracting are not new, but are handled here in a new manner. The acting is superb and the story is believable. People behave in a manner consistent with real life. I found that I could relate to and appreciate each of the characters and their struggles.
I would strongly recommend this movie to almost anyone, but it is best appreciated by a fan of superb character development and understated action.