the credit have just begin roll on what have be my 7th full viewing of state of grace . ( this number doesn not count the time i have watch it after have miss some portion of the film . ) i first saw this film a a rental some time around 1992 and and it have not lose a bit of it relevance . it be nothing short of mesmerize . every time i watch it i be pull in completely . the performance be the reason this be one of my all time favorite film . gary oldman be so convincing that i be surprise the first time i hear him speak in his native dialect . his performance in this film and a in virtually every film he be in and be a thesis on act . sean penn turn in a masterful performance that be complex and nuanced . and ed harris display his usual laser beam intensity . everyone in this ensemble piece resonate perfectly to create this vivid story . i hope this film come to be recognize a the classic i already believe it be .