Having just watched all the seasons of the Sopranos in preparation for this film, I would say it was superb. It was a valiant and mostly successful exploration of the mystery of the myriad subtle and yet profound things that accumulate in our lies and direct us to what we become. Also, as both a writer and an artist, I have to say the filming was beautiful. When it doesn't cost so much to rent, I will rent and watch it again. I give it a 5 out of 5! Advice that I got from reading other reviews I found to be true however, which was that it is best to watch the series Sopranos again to best enjoy this film.