There are a few moments in this movie where the photography is brilliant! Great performances throughout! I personally enjoyed the story very much, but I don't think that many people would find it palatable or very 'relatable'. Very dark themes.

good movie with a powerful performance by Jack Nicholson.

strong movie and performances. the execution is a bit clumsy at times. but i mostly liked the slow-mo scenes where nicholson walks down the street etc. the ending was not entirely believable to me.

Interesting little drama. Nothing special could be an understatement as far as this movie's concerned though. No great talent behind Sean Penn's first flick, in the way it was filmed anyway. Penn's use of slow motion is more often cheesy than effecti... (read more) Interesting little drama. Nothing special could be an understatement as far as this movie's concerned though. No great talent behind Sean Penn's first flick, in the way it was filmed anyway. Penn's use of slow motion is more often cheesy than effective. And there is a lot of it.
I will say the writing is great and the performances are all amazing. But the movie is kinda dull and flat, there is a couple scenes that are exciting and stuff, but the ending is just stupid. It just doesn't fit, is totally anti-climatic, and just blows. Shame too, the last part of the movie leading up to the ending is quite good. Oh well. Penn talent behind the camera could only get better after this.

Sean Penn is one of my favourite filmmakers out there. The movie drags a little but is powerful nevertheless.