I tried to watch this movie with an open mind, despite being quite aware of the many high-praises that this film had garnered over the years. I paid very-close attention and I watched the whole movie very carefully.

What did I see ?

Nothing special,that's for sure! The movie is very slow-moving.

The characters are silly,laughable clichés. The plot is predictable with a few unlikely twists. Some of the movie is unintentionally funny because it is so unbelievably weak in spots.

I kept waiting (in vain) for the pace of the movie to pick-up,or for something to happen that seemed even somewhat realistic. (Which never occurred).

When the movie finally ended,I was sorely disappointed and I wondered what was supposed to be so special about the whole thing. I'm still wondering why this movie is so highly rated. I honestly can only conclude that so-many people claim to like this movie because that is what they are expected to say and it is easier to go along with the crowd than to just be objective and honest. This movie is not special,it is not good,and in fact it isn't even mediocre. It is a truly forgetable snoozefest,a C- or D level film. That is my honest opinion,and I cannot be the only person to come to this obvious conclusion...even if I am one of the few that has the nerve to say it. 2/10,an overrated snoozefest and a complete waste of time. Skip it.