I saw this movie last year before it hit wide release, and the first thing that came to mind is "Average movie, but Kevin Spacey will definately get an Oscar nomination." I did not realize that this film would actually win 5 Oscars. This art film for the masses had contrived script, and sledgehammer symbolism....a grocery bag floating in the wind!!?? Give me a break! This movie reminded me of Higher Learning, in how it attempted to cover many themes, and ends up failing to get a coherant message across. One great performance does not equal 5 Oscars. Ah well, chacun son gout.
-BH