Lyle Weiser

I believe that this movie will be a Christmas Classic. The themes throughout are poignant as Paul Giamatti reenacts Ebenezer Scrooge in an academic setting. His character (Paul Hunham) learns a valuable life lesson from one of his students, and Hunham ultimately makes a significant sacrifice to protect the student he initially detested. An interesting father-son dynamic develops and underlies the Christmas theme. Excellent, convincing acting highlights the triangular relationship between Giamatti, Sessa and Randolph.

There's more to this movie than Erin Brockovich. It's Erin Brockovich on steroids. I.e.,it magnifies the arrogance of political might in big business.