Nonureva Really Surprised!

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

crocodile235 This movie is pretty well done--I didn't think it would be good, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has a slow, steady pace, in which we continually learn more about the characters and their situations. As it unravels it almost hypnotizes you. This probably has a lot to do with the EXCELLENT soundtrack, which is beautiful and subtle.The casting was pretty good. The acting was pretty decent, too. The script, so-so. I'd say it's the sort of movie to watch when you're in the mood to be alone and contemplative, but when you're feeling generous enough to forgive its shortcomings.Why is there a 10-line minimum for these comments? I don't really know what else to say about it. I really like the song that plays during the end credits.

BantamsGirl I saw this film for the first time today and I was often in tears throughout. It was very slow at the beginning and I was contemplating turning it off. I'm glad I didn't, Once the initial scene had been the set, the cast began to shine. Mekhi Phifer is particularly convincing (it was also refreshing to see a black man not being portrayed as a gangster)as a man who makes a mistake but wants to get on with his life. Angelina Jolie is very "real" despite her having to take a more subtle and more in the background approach to her character. The soundtrack is very beautiful and appropriate to every stage of the film and its development.Its well worth watching, just stick with it through the slow parts in the beginning and you'll enjoy it.

j-yuill I have to admit, some scenes are boring and some are gross but at least it has a story to it. The story is actually quite interesting. I first saw this movie a year ago when I was eleven. I bought it off ebay in 2002. I enjoyed Hells Kitchen. I wish it ended a bit different though. It really tells you what life is like in Hells Kitchen.

Magsel The movie sucked big time, but Angelina's performance was sublime. Like in Girl, Interrupted, but somewhat less perfect. Well, I don't blame her, it's just one of her first movies before she got to the stars.