I think the reality of the film is in between both the opinions. Like they say, the truth lies somewhere in between the two extremes. I think the acting was great - except for the overacting moments. I though the beginning was horrible, especially the opening sequence with over the rainbow. It was so bad. Everything after Sharon Stone's interview felt tacked on. It should have ended with her. In between it accomplished a few good things. But there were sooo many characters and changes in the end, the movie is about Justin Timberlake(who was great) character and the kidnapped kid. I think aside from the initial establishing of the "gang" the acting was great and was the ONLY reason the movie succeeded. I honestly think it was HORRIBLY directed. The cinematography was just as bad and was awkward (like the shot of a truck speeding towards the camera on an empty highway) If a director like Alfonso Cuaron would have directed I think it would have been unforgettable. But in its current state its pretty much a even mixture of art and crap.
