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There are few words that can describe the viewing of this film. Perhaps, the title of the film says it all.

First, I have to start off by commending Joel and Ethan Coen for their cameos in this film. Without Ethan's comic line, "You'd better give back my Poo-Bear, Joelie," after Joel Coen steals his beloved stuffed friend, I had to change my pants. The two play off of each other so well, it leads to one of the funniest moments in cinematic history.

The story line(s) for this film is non-stop, and ever-changing. There are so many different stories in this film, from the Wallaby runnings in Australia, to Osmont's perfect portrayal of a young boy searching for his way, it truly does make you want to better yourself.

One part of the film that I cannot get out of my mind is the heartwarming scene involving Adrian Brody and Dean Cain. They are a young couple who's lives parallel Johnny JoJo (Wesley Snipes) who's conquest of Croatia happened 30 years earlier. Cain, in his best performance since the re-make of Rollerball, is truly believable as the young medical student,Vinny, who is torn between his lover, Francisco (Brody) and his mother(Anne Bancroft), who wishes him to wed a beleaguered young woman from the South of Peru (Penelope Cruz).

****(spoiler)**** The film gets its title from the climactic scene in which Francisco and Vinny consummate their relationship. The sheer brutality of their lovemaking showed the pain that they had endured for years, becoming men in each other's forgiving and loving arms. ****(end spoiler)**** I truly enjoyed this film, and feel that it rivals many of the top films in cinematography, production, and acting. With the bill of actors that have appeared in the movie, and the great writing, it cannot be ignored. Without hesitation, I give this film an emphatic ten!

In spite of the many superlatives that have been larded upon this magnificent production, one aspect has been grievously neglected: The fine acting of the estimable Jack Brown, who, sadly, was not credited for his performance. Mr. Brown has long been an unheralded figure in the history of cinema, but with his memorable role in ____: The Movie he achieved the pinnacle of success, and I fear, sadly, that the screen will never see its like again. Mr. Brown appears on the screen without warning. He strides purposefully through the scene, leaving the unprepared audience gasping with amazement. In many of the showings of the film that I have attended, his performance has received nearly as much comment as has the work of superb leading man, Eric Woods. Without these two, ____: The Movie would lapse into the world of the ordinary. Even now, I cannot speak its name, because the main word of the title is prohibited.

**spoilers possible, but not necessarily

Although rare, this movie is a stunning example of not only the basics of life, but how the human spirit perseveres over all else. Set in late 60s Montana urban sprawl, it is the touching tale of a man searching for himself...amongst millions. Anthony Hopkins is unforgettable as the taxi driver with the heart of gold, Jem Diamond. Robert Deniro is as good as ever as Little Timmy and Farrah Fawcett is truly breathtaking as Crack Whore number 5. Maya Angelou inspires as Skinhead number 2 and Al Pacino burns up the screen as Hoo-hah!!! This is a must see!

Score: 56.4/57.342