Crash (2004/2005) - My Review As promised, Crash delivers. The master behind this ride of twists, bumps, and turns is none other than Paul Haggis and although I liked his screenplay better in Million Dollar Baby, his writing in this film was powerful and his direction solidified it.

Just about the whole cast of this complex ensemble drama give a brilliant and powerful performance that adds to the film's intense atmosphere and Paul Haggis' screenplay deeply uncovers a sensitive subject in our everyday lives. As he tackles racist acts in L.A, the cast and crew bring them to life and many of the actors are well deserving to mention, such as Matt Dillon, Terrence Dashon Howard, and Don Cheadle.

The atmosphere and emotions demonstrated in the film are powerful enough to make you feel for just about all of the characters. Every single cast member adds to what the film needs. They always have something new to give in every scene, giving the film a very fast pace.

However, the film can come off too dark and subtle. Also, the film is just too damn coincidental and I can't imagine how all of these things could happen in a matter of two or three days. I also didn't understand the raw emotion by some of the characters but the screenplay eventually guides them to bright spots of the story. However, I liked the coincidence at the end of the film that the camera pans out of, and is instantly thought provoking.

Overall, Crash is a very complex and moving ensemble drama that has powerful acting and direction. It has a sensational screenplay that tackles the sensitive issue of racism and it does it justice. However, the film still has its share of problems. It and Cinderella Man definitely seem to be the Oscar front runners of the first half of 2005. For me, it currently ranks as #9 for the best of 2005 and I recommend it to anyone who wants to see a beautifully crafted ensemble drama or something new from the amazing writer of Million Dollar Baby, Paul Haggis.

My Rating: 9/10

Objectively - 9.5/10

Subjectively - 8.5/10

Eliason A.

At first, I thaught it was about that 1996 movie, which you have to crash you car and then have sex.

I'd really like to see some DVDA specs.

Quote: Originally posted by Tony DeFrancisco
September 6, 2005. I'm buying it!
But buy the Widescreen version.
A Great film like this shouldn't be butchered.

I just got the movie. My videostore has movies to buy the Thursday before it comes out. I should watch it soon.

Yeah, guess it's coming out on Tuesday. I don't know if I'll buy it though. Actually, I've risen my rating for Crash to 9/10 now, so I better edit that.

Tony, do you have to pay extra to buy them early or are the owners running risks, or what's the deal there? Usually any store get films that early anyways but they don't sell them til Tuesday, right?

Awesome. I know people who get DVDs about a month early, but it's not legal, and they have to pay like $30 CAN just for it. Not worth it. Just wait, Lol.

Yeah, the problem with that is if it's too early, the DVDs aren't finished or the DVD arts change. Having Episode III right now though would be worth $30 though. Less than two months now.

Yeah, well those films don't even have official specs yet, so that's why, I'd say. What exactly did you say your friend's dad was again? And you said they're tapes or DVDs?

My friend's cousin is in DVD security and he gets copys of films currently in theatres.

Last night, I watched Crash. That film blew my mind. One of the best films of 2005 (next to Sin City, War of the Worlds, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).