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Picked this up out of curiosity at the video shop and was pleasantly surprised. I though the acting was good, the characterisations well based and the story credible. I liked the drama and tension between what many women must feel when they have a satisfying career and all supports are lost through a senseless act. The moralistic and righteous stance is really challenged and I think many will accept the decision Rachel takes. While not top shelf, this movie does make one think.

Why do I get the feeling there is an element of truth in this movie? I found the plot to be plausible and compelling and the build up to the climax terrifying. With modern technology and a twisted mind, a character such as Tim Robbins could pull such a stunt off! I realise there were a few imperfections in the movie, but, overall had me sitting on the edge of my seat and feeling quite disturbed at the end. One of the few movies that had me thinking of the disadvantages of a society such as the USA where gun control is out of control and law enforcement seemingly powerless to defend the majority of citizens. Remember the line - "if you can name a suspect, the rest of us will feel safe"

I am one of those baby boomers who arrived just after WWII and escaped Vietnam. So this movie seems to me to portray the horrors of war in such a realistic way, that it has changed my view of conflicts such as this forever. Who cares whether it was accurate in terms of the weapons used or from a historical persepective. The first 30 minutes show what war is really like and that for me was the power behind this movie. I am sure people will talk about this movie for ever!