I wanted to set things straight after reading Hicks' misleading review. The movie is great and leaves you with a strong, inspiring message. All the actors give great performances. I would recommend it to anyone.

THis film though drwan out in parts never shyed away from its purpose, to deliver a moving and profound pacifist message that only Kevin Costner could provide. Supported by the tear jerking;l good Elijah Wood and his older sister the film delivers moments of pride, depression, happiness and an overwhelming sense of loss. Costner, in my opinion exudes quiet power as a man capable of anything it seems and Elijah Wood as his young son is superb, giving excellent performances when it comes to the moent of his father's death and various fights with the Lipnickis. A moving and realistic film if there ever was one.