this film be actually very interesting . john malkovich be his usual mesmerizing self . the only problem i have with this movie be julia robert and who to this date do the bad irish accent ever . so i think it go without say that while julia be a very good actress and she can not do broadway or accent . if it be not for julia and i would have score this film much high . i would have like to see someone more able in her role . perhaps kate winslett and or heck even gweneth paltrow . julia be truly out of her depth in this film and it show . she lack confidence and in some scene appear to be bore by it all . i be glad i saw this on video instead of pay full price at the theater .