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06-07-2003, 12:53 PM
MY THOUGHTS
SPOILERS
What a great movie. I loved it, and I don't know anyone who doesn't love it. The performances by Julia Roberts and Albert Finny are top notch, and the plot is great.
With no money, no job and no prospects on the horizon, Erin Brockovich (Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, she finds herself even worse off when her attorney fails to land her any kind of settlement. With nowhere else to turn, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her at his law firm. It is there, while working, that Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. Confused, she begins to question the connection. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.
Although the local citizens are initially leery of becoming involved, Erin's persistence and the personal interest she takes in their lives makes them listen. A kindred spirit, Erin is one of them, and her ability to connect with them on their level makes them comfortable, ultimately earning their trust. Helping her out is her next door neighbor George (Aaron Eckhart), a Harley Davidson biker whose friendship and support allows her the time to pursue the case. Going door to door, she signs up over 600 plaintiffs, and Erin and Ed, with the help of a major law firm, go on to receive the largest settlement ever paid in a direct-action lawsuit in U.S. history....$333 million. By triumphing over insurmountable odds, she is able to prove herself, and reinvent her life.
This movie goes right to the heart. The script made this movie what it was. Erin had the smartest mouth (I think) I have ever heard in film. I know I could never come up with...
Lady: I think we got of on the wrong foot here.
Erin: Thats all you got lady 2 wrong feet and fucking ugly shoes.
While you watch the movie, you really feel for her, and you want her to win. The woman who plays Donna Jenson, I think should have been nominated for best supporting actress, she had some of the most saddest scenes in the whole movie. The part where **spoilers** Erin was telling her about the cromium in the water, and the kids were in the pool, really got to me.
Basicly, if you like Drama, Julia Roberts, and true storys, Erin Brockovich is your movie!
RATING- 10/10
SPOILERS
What a great movie. I loved it, and I don't know anyone who doesn't love it. The performances by Julia Roberts and Albert Finny are top notch, and the plot is great.
With no money, no job and no prospects on the horizon, Erin Brockovich (Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, she finds herself even worse off when her attorney fails to land her any kind of settlement. With nowhere else to turn, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her at his law firm. It is there, while working, that Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. Confused, she begins to question the connection. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents.
Although the local citizens are initially leery of becoming involved, Erin's persistence and the personal interest she takes in their lives makes them listen. A kindred spirit, Erin is one of them, and her ability to connect with them on their level makes them comfortable, ultimately earning their trust. Helping her out is her next door neighbor George (Aaron Eckhart), a Harley Davidson biker whose friendship and support allows her the time to pursue the case. Going door to door, she signs up over 600 plaintiffs, and Erin and Ed, with the help of a major law firm, go on to receive the largest settlement ever paid in a direct-action lawsuit in U.S. history....$333 million. By triumphing over insurmountable odds, she is able to prove herself, and reinvent her life.
This movie goes right to the heart. The script made this movie what it was. Erin had the smartest mouth (I think) I have ever heard in film. I know I could never come up with...
Lady: I think we got of on the wrong foot here.
Erin: Thats all you got lady 2 wrong feet and fucking ugly shoes.
While you watch the movie, you really feel for her, and you want her to win. The woman who plays Donna Jenson, I think should have been nominated for best supporting actress, she had some of the most saddest scenes in the whole movie. The part where **spoilers** Erin was telling her about the cromium in the water, and the kids were in the pool, really got to me.
Basicly, if you like Drama, Julia Roberts, and true storys, Erin Brockovich is your movie!
RATING- 10/10