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Gandolfini stole the show


I enjoyed this movie, but by far the best performance was by Gandolfini. Best scenes in the movie were between him and Julia Roberts. The "deleted scenes" on the DVD just prove that fact even more.

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I agree completely. I think this is Gandolfini's best performance (on film anyways).

Whooah!-Al Pacino

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I saw the film and let me tell you, was a superb performance of Mr Gandolfini, what a shame that his character was killed buy Pitt, I think that if he wasn´t murdered the story wold have other course, probably he would rather fall in love with Julia Roberts, instead of be a lonely gay.
Plus, he gave a excellent concept of the gay stile life, by regret the type of affeminate man by a strong and masculine gay bear man. Congratulations, and hope to see more concept films by Mr Gandolfini!!
Thanks!!

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Brad totally sucked in this film. Julia and Gandolfini made it slightly likeable. I don't think julia was miscast. I think Brad was.

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i think Brad was good, but that just didn't fit in this film. maybe a different type of character to that role (possibly still played by him) would've been better... i never really liked Julia but in the end it was a fair performance from her. Gandolfini was plain great.

with many things -if not everything- changed in this movie, anything could emerge! after all the basic plot is simple, interesting and very usable. i'd drop all the comedy elements out. well, maybe except for the "Raul!" part... ;)

i'd probably make it a dark and a steamy surreal ride if i was to direct...

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