Almost 10

Rating: 9/10 (11 April 2015)

Not since Glenngarry Glen Ross has a director squeezed every ounce of talent from a cast.The plot seems to be almost secondary to the performances.Actors plod along at their own pace until all the stars form an alliance and something wonderful happens and in this movie everybody hits the pinnacle of their acting career at once. Superbly directed with a killer soundtrack this impeccable piece of celluloid hits every target and ticks every box.The plot is.....well..who cares about the plot? It's up to you what you think it was about , I think most people will come up with their own.Pushing the boundaries in film direction it never takes itself too seriously and left me thinking what shade of black this comedy was . Michael Keaton is astounding.Ed Norton really takes his part between his teeth and Emma Stone shows the talent missing from her other performances.Part of the reason I gave it a 9 is because I'm not sure if it will transfer to small screen. There's something about a movie of this class that loses something in the living room.Second part of the reason for a 9 is there can never be a sequel. This is the way movies should be made. A new benchmark.This is the movie that will change the way we think.Very small action sequences are perfectly directed and slipped in. Really should have cleaned up at the Oscars but I think the judges missed the point.Treat yourself and catch this if it's still around because you won't feel the force at home. Stunning breakthrough ...more more more.