Diagonaldi Very well executed

BootDigest Such a frustrating disappointment

ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Jazzminxx Watched it yesterday night. Two times. And one time this morning. I'm very sure the film is for women without being a chick flick. Tim Roth turns on all of his animalistic charm and charisma of a predator. And it doesn't matter anymore that the story is weak, that the plot is at times inconsistent and that the sex scene takes place in the toilet (By the way that scene is on youtube watched around 1000 times and there's only one comment to it: "lucky bitch". Couldn't say better myself). A must-see for women.I guess a must see for men as well - as an educational material. It doesn't matter who you are, how much you earn or how you look - if you learn to look at a woman like THAT - she will be yours. It's a promise.

mgel Tim, you are the most magnetic, attractive, intense and passionate actor!! The lyrics of this song, HIGHER LOVE of Depeche Mode, is what I feel for you."I can taste more than feel This burning inside is so real I can almost lay my hands upon The warm glow that lingers on Moved, lifted higher Moved, my soul's on fire Moved, by a higher love I surrender all control To the desire that consumes me whole Leads me by the hand to infinity Lies in wait at the heart of me Moved, lifted higher Moved, my souls on fire Moved, by a higher love Heaven bound on the wings of love There's so much that you can rise above Moved, lifted higher Moved, moved, by a higher love By a higher love I surrender heart and soul Sacrificed to a higher goal Moved, moved by a higher love By a higher love" (M.Gore)M. Angeles Zaragoza (Spain)

bea_75_98 I happen to catch this movie also while channel surfing. Just the fact that Tim Roth (One of my favorite actors) was in it grabbed my attention. Both he and Julia were excellent in the lead parts and did this movie justice. Some points in the story line were alittle to unbelieveable but the movie was good and not hurt by it.

kathy5353853 Tim Roth never ceases to amaze me with the parts that he plays. He is an "actor's actor". Julia Ormond had some roles in which, I believe, she received unfair unfavorable reviews, here in the states. She is a very talented actress, capable of giving great depth to each performance. Without the experience of working in, and knowing prison systems, this story may seem improbable to some. Having spent some time working at an American prison during graduate schooling, I feel a need to say that it is not at all improbable. I feel that the short synopsis given for this film is not representative of the intention and depth of this creation. Both of the two main characters are in vulnerable personal positions. Their affair is one that is likely enhanced by the potential threat to her job and his upcoming parole. However, the actual relationship these two people establish, is so tender, touching and truly intimate. The trap that develops around them is frightening for them both. But it is this, that brings out each one's absolute need to protect one another, thereby cementing their bond and making them "captives", each to the other's heart. This is a film that I can watch over and over again, even in one evening. I highly recommend it.