Birth (2004)

Rating: * * 1/2 (Out of 5)

Birth could be a good movie, but it is a missed opportunity, and I understand all those negative reviews. The first 60mins of so is actually very well made, especially the beautifully shot opening sequence of a man jogging in Central Park. However, the ending is so lame that it ruins whatever good was done in the first two third of the movie.

Nicole Kidman is mesmerising, particularly in the opera scene. I know she has some detractors, but I like her and she can act. The Rosemary' Baby hairdo looks good on her.

My pick of the Netflix comment: "Did the director not hire an editor for this film? It starts with a 10 minute sequence of a man jogging. And jogging. And jogging. Another scene goes on for almost 5 minutes where we see nothing except Nicole staring at the opera! Truly do not waste a rental on this one. If you have seen the EXTREMELY mis-leading trailer, you have seen ABSOLUTELY every scene worth watching!"