This is one of those ensemble films like Babel or Traffic about seemingly unrelated stories that all actually overlap a bit. It's primarily about women and how alone they can be. And perhaps how badly they treat each other and themselves.
So it's something of a downer. The acting, however, is great.
Glenn Close opens the film with scenes that rely on body language and facial expression, and this gal can act.
Holly Hunter is brittle, but the homeless woman in her scenes felt very false and contrived to me.
Cameron Diaz was shockingly good. She has such great comedic timing that I forget she can act as well.
Rent this if you're in the mood for an unusual chick flick. As it's a hard look at loneliness in different forms, make sure you're in the right mood.
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