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dir Luis Mandoki scr Gerald DiPego with Jennifer Lopez, James Caviezel, Terrence Howard, Shirley Knight, Sonia Braga, Jeremy Sisto, Monet Mazur, Victor Argo, Daniel Magder, Alfonso Arau, JJ Evans, Dan Petronijevic release US 18.May.01; UK 31.Aug.01 Warners 01/US 1h42 ![]() | ||||
![]() The mystery at the centre of the film unfolds cleverly, getting under our skin and moving us with increasing emotion and a solid central performance from Lopez. Caviezel and the supporting cast are also solid, creating honest, complex characters. The dual journey structure is intriguing, as both Sharon and Catch face up to the truth about their pasts, grow up and try to get on with life ... even if it's all laid on a bit thickly by Mandoki's slick, anonymous direction. The script, on the other hand, is remarkably subtle and nuanced, with smart dialog and a gently rolling rhythm that builds interest superbly. That said, it doesn't take too long to figure out where it's all headed, which is all rather anticlimactic. We're hoping for something really outrageous, then the implied thrills and suspense convert into romance and melodrama. It isn't bad, for what it is. On the contrary, it's polished and effective. But it isn't exactly what we expect or want. And quite frankly, where's that Abba tune on the soundtrack? I mean, honestly!
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