After sleeping through such over-rated tripe such as "In the Boring

Bedroom", I was looking forward to seeing this movie. But I'd forgot

that it's a Ron Howard movie, which means that any edge is dulled

to the point of ridiculousness. Only this director could take such a

fascinating story and make it so safe and cuddly, it's the feel good

crazy genius movie of 2002! With very little basis in reality- I heard

the author of the book interviewed on the radio, and it was fun

listening to him try and find something good to say about this

movie- I found myself watching the extras, waiting for some sign of

life. Well filmed, well performed, safe and ultimately a tv movie.