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| Value for Money | 8.7/10  |
|---|---|
| Reviewer Rating | 9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.9/10  |
By Hank
on 23rd Aug 2005
| Starring Actor/Actress | Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Chris &# |
|---|---|
| Where Did You See It? | Cinema |
| Value for money | 10/10 |
| Overall value | 10/10 |
 Hank's recommendation | |
Intelligent
Exciting
Humorous in places
Stand out performances throughout
Not one I can think of
I had the privilege of watching Crash a few nights ago and I'm glad to report that this is a truly wonderful film.
This is a classic ensemble piece which focuses on a set of L.A. citizens whose lives interweave over a 48 hour period.
The film is at times disturbing as well as being moving as it examines race relations in Los Angeles. The film doesn't shy away from examining bigotry and stereotyping however the race issues that are examined are really a backdrop for a collection of fantastic stories that all come together to make Crash a truly outstanding film.
The cast are all superb and no single character dominates the story. Don Cheadle again delivers another utterly convincing portrayal, this time as a compromised world weary detective. Sandra Bullock also puts in her best performance in years showcasing some impressive intensity which I didn't know she had in her! Matt Dillon simply seethes bitterness as a bigoted beat cop and Thandie Newton excels in personifying both rage and vulnerability.
So the big names all delivered, but some of the lesser know actors will also walk away with some serious plaudits. Terrence Howard is brilliant and gives off a really emotive display, full marks as well must go to Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges and Larenze Tate who both superb.
I'm probably doing a disservice to anyone I haven't mentioned but there were so many excellent actors and actresses involved that it would be impossible to list them all!
Paul Haggis has really delivered with this piece of work and it is such a welcome change from some of the unintelligent over the top blockbusters we have had to endure this summer (Mr & Mrs Smith anyone?). A simply must-see movie. Hell, they even got a good performance out of Ryan Phillipe!
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Total Respect: 0
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