Seriously, it's quite an odd thing to read this review and the comments from five years ago knowing what we know now.

I agree that the presentation of the hole in the vial needed a lot more contextualization, but the broken seals were pretty suspicious all on their own.

MENDOZAAA

Also, quality product integortion: my TalkBoy, bought in 1992, died its final death only a few years back.

FifteenpercenttaxcutVOTEDOLE. Dole. Dole…

This is why I'm always confused when Hoffman's characterized as ugly (rather than simply not typically, outrageously Hollywood handsome)—his weight could overwhelm his features, but under flattering circumstances he looked almost… pretty. Something closer to "pretty" than "handsome," at any rate. But maybe that's just…

I'm so very sad about this. A remarkable, profound talent. Peace to his family and friends.

I watched it this afternoon, in part because it was the only movie of his that I had in the house. As beautiful and painful as ever—no regrets.