A brilliant adaptation!
Seeing that the whole movie is based on a letter from Neal Cassidy to Jack Kerouac, I reckon Stephen Kay did an excellent job of re-creating the essence that was Cassidy and his neer-do-well existence.You felt for Neal (played very well by Thomas Jane ). He could almost taste the sweetness of a well balanced life - the honey at home the white picket fence the dog running around in the yard, but circumstance (his likings for the female of the species, penchant for stealing cars and his friendship with good 'ol HARRY ), just got in the way of true happiness.
The supporting cast give good all round performances, especiallyClaire Forlani as the girl of Cassidy's 'dreams'.
This movie catches the 'beat' excellently with great visuals and a Class A soundtrack.
Highly recommended.
score 10/10
keanuette 1 July 2000
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