I saw this film for the first time today and I was often in tears throughout. It was very slow at the beginning and I was contemplating turning it off. I'm glad I didn't, Once the initial scene had been the set, the cast began to shine. Mekhi Phifer is particularly convincing (it was also refreshing to see a black man not being portrayed as a gangster)as a man who makes a mistake but wants to get on with his life. Angelina Jolie is very "real" despite her having to take a more subtle and more in the background approach to her character. The soundtrack is very beautiful and appropriate to every stage of the film and its development.Its well worth watching, just stick with it through the slow parts in the beginning and you'll enjoy it.

I for one am a huge Angelina Jolie fan, so when I picked up this movie at blockbuster I was hoping that it would turn out to be a really good film. I wasn't disappointed but the movie didn't blow me away. It does go in a lot of directions and it doesn't really officially resolve any of the problems. But I must say that Angelina Jolie and Mekhi Phifer gave great performances, despite the fact that the script was only okay. Despite the script I have to give the movie its credit, it was gritty, disturbing, even moving at times and it did keep me watching. I did feel like I was directly in Hell's Kitchen. This film shows the budding talents of two very good actors and I am glad that I had a chance to see it. So I would give the movie a 7 out of 10.

This is certainly one of the best films I've seen lately. It's a good surprise, once it doesn't seem to be so good when you read about it. The plot is basic in the beginning, but it turns into a fascinating drama and a breath-taking thriller. Angelina Jolie is again very well in her role.The songs we hear all through the movie are very good. They're also a good reason to make this such a good film. We have a bit of everything here: rap, rock, folk... This is really something you can't miss. I have to talk about the direction too. I think it's brilliant and remarkable. my rate 8/10

Over acted, under acted, moody, dark and depressing. This movie is very interesting if you give it a chance. A young woman(Angelina Jolie)falls in love with the man that accidentally killed her brother in a botched robbery. I mainly watched this movie because of Miss Jolie, who is becoming my favorite naughty girl as per her role in GIA. Mekhi Phifer shows great potential for heavier and more acceptable roles. William Forsythe seems quite subdued while Rosanna Arquette deals with going from chemically induced to sober. Fans of NYC and or Jolie will give this a 'yo'.