Erin Brockovich starring Julia
Roberts, Albert Finney, David
Brisbin, Dawn Didawick, Valente
Rodriguez
Julia Roberts' Best Performance
Much will be made of Julia Robertss wardrobe in Erin Brockovich--a brash
parade of daring hemlines and Wonderbra confidence. Roberts is
unabashedly sexy in the title role of this fact-based comedy-drama, but she
and director Steven Soderbergh are far too intelligent to rely solely on high
heels and cleavage. Susannah Grants brassy screenplay fuels this winning
combination of star, director, and material, firing on all pistons with
maximum efficiency. With Ed Lachman, his noted cinematographer from
The Limey, Soderbergh tackles this A-list project with the fervor of an
independent, combining a no-frills look with kinetic panache and the same
brisk editorial style he used in the justly celebrated Out of Sight. Broke
and desperate, the twice-divorced single mom Erin bosses her way into a
clerical job with attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney), whos indebted to Erin
after failing to win her traffic-injury case. Erin is soon focused on
suspicious connections between a mighty power company, its abuse of
toxic chromium, and the poisoned water supply of Hinkley, California,
where locals have suffered a legacy of death and disease. Matching the
dramatic potency of Norma Rae and Silkwood, Erin Brockovich filters cold
facts through warm humanity, especially in Erins rapport with dying victims
and her relationship with George (superbly played by Aaron Eckhart), a
Harley-riding neighbor who offers more devotion than Erins ever known.
Surely some of these details have been embellished for dramatic effect,
but the factual basis of Erin Brockovich adds a boost of satisfaction,
proving that greed, neglect, and corporate arrogance are no match against
a passionate crusader. (Trivia note: The real Erin Brockovich appears
briefly as a diner waitress.) --Jeff Shannon
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't THIS the movie where Julia Roberts really
became the great movie actress that we think of today? The movies I've
seen released before this one starring Julia Roberts show an actress on
the verge of greatness, but never quite reaching that point for whatever
reason.
Well, Erin Brockovich is definitely a movie I have no problem calling
fantastic. Perhaps it's the memories of when the film came out and how I
remember my family really enjoying how Julia's character develops into a
strong and intelligent woman, or perhaps it has more to do with the writing
of the story, which is both interesting AND moving. Not to mention the kind
of storyline anyone of any age can understand and appreciate.
I will always remember Erin Brockovich as the movie that got me into
paying more attention to movies as a whole more than anything else, and I
recommend everyone watch it at least once and see if you too are able to
discover the same kind of enjoyment that me and my family once did.
This is also an important movie that women should take notice of, because
it shows women can do absolutely anything if they set their minds to it. I
believe Erin Brockovich sets an example for everyone though, men and
women alike, to stand up for what you believe in.
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