Forest Whitaker makes a leap to stardom in this wonderful portrayal of jazz great Charlie Parker. Diane Venora is marvelous as well. I felt the film was very long, but perhaps that's because I saw it at a late night show. There's no denying that Clint Eastwood is a great film maker, I just wish the lighting was a little bit lighter- I found it hard to see in some scenes, but of course that could've been the projector. Anyway, Forest Whitaker proves here that he is majorly talented and can carry a movie. I wish more people would cast him as the lead, as I find him fascinating to watch. The music is, of course, great too. Filled with jazz classics that will leave you reeling. I don't think it's suitable for kids though.
