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Strange case of messing up the story to hide the reveal.The first half of this feels like three different stories. None of the characters is likable. The shape of things only comes clear in the end, but it just left me wondering why, WHY? I tried to think of a logline for the movie, but every angle makes me puzzle over what they were trying to do. Plenty of Shakespeare references, so maybe I missed something, but it looks like an effort to spread maximum confusion and make sure the revenge ending wouldn't be given away too early.On top of that there's a hard element of cheese with the mid-western rock music and lumber mill raw honesty. Plus a hint of the supernatural. And what's with the "successful publishing business"? Random.Total mess. And a sad ending for Brittany Murphy and her lips.

I am surprised that some of the reviews are so damning of this film.OK - its not a classic, but it isn't absolutely dire either.The storyline is excellent and you never know what the whole story is until right at the end - which was something I didn't really expect until the last 5 or 10 minutes.It is worth watching provided you don't have any expectations.The only thing I didn't like about the film was the casting of John Robinson in the key male role. He is too effeminate to be credible. The role needed someone who could play the age but also have something interesting about them. He was just bland from start to finish.

I can't understand the low ratings for this movie. There is literally nothing wrong with it that would merit taking any points away what so ever. This is a great movie. Great writing and acting. And it's brittany murphys last movie and a great role for her. This movie deserves better.