I rented this film online and never wasted money this badly. The premise is interesting enough. A committee of health professionals decide eligible candidates for heart transplants. The film is derailed by it's non existent plot. Any 10 ratings on IMDb should be met with a high degree of skepticism.
Kelsey Grammar is grossly miscast as the lead scientist who pioneers a new transplant technique. One part boring and two parts asshole, he smokes his way through the role as if sleep walking in a dream, oblivious of anything that really matters in life. Julia Stiles is a good actor but she can't save the weak storyline and dialogue. Janeane Garofalo is always a treat but her role is relegated to pragmatic administrator, not exactly a great use of her talents.
My biggest complaint is how futile the plot drones on as we follow the committee's reasoning for their final decision. This can't even be considered a drama because there is zero drama. I'm sad to see this mess for 3 actors who I've loved over the years.
Kelsey Grammar is grossly miscast as the lead scientist who pioneers a new transplant technique. One part boring and two parts asshole, he smokes his way through the role as if sleep walking in a dream, oblivious of anything that really matters in life. Julia Stiles is a good actor but she can't save the weak storyline and dialogue. Janeane Garofalo is always a treat but her role is relegated to pragmatic administrator, not exactly a great use of her talents.
My biggest complaint is how futile the plot drones on as we follow the committee's reasoning for their final decision. This can't even be considered a drama because there is zero drama. I'm sad to see this mess for 3 actors who I've loved over the years.