It's not reality -- it's a movie and one with a point...

delzog

People harp about this movie because ... what? The debate isn't like what they had in college? That some of the scenes wax sophomoric? Who cares? It's a movie. It tells the FICTIONAL tale of a poor boy and girl who are introduced to the fairy tale life of the rich. It's the story of dealing with the past, coming to terms with the present and hoping for the future. If you want reality, then go watch the channel 9 news or watch 'Supersize Me.'

The acting, while maybe not stellar, but what movie really is? Was okay and fun to watch. The characters and players are appealing.

The sentiment runs a bit deep, maybe too deep, but then we're dealing with a movie and not a soap opera. If there's really any criticism for me to make, it would be that they should have lost the debate. Contrary to the movie, I believe that facts always win out over sentiment. But then... I was happy that it didn't. After all, it was just a movie.

score 7/10

delzog 12 October 2004

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw0945485/