The plot and script are both excellent. Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, and Sydney Pollack are all phenomenal… giving memorable performances.

No spoilers, but one of my favorite parts about this movie is when the credits roll and George Clooney sits in the back of the cab in New York City, driving aimlessly for however far $50 (in 1997) will take him. We sit with Clooney for a full 2 minutes of no dialogue, staring at his face as he lets his character digest and reflect on everything that’s happened. What an amazing decision from Tom Gilroy, on his directorial feature debut!