Superb, electrifying cinema ****1/2 (out of five)

Rating: 9/10 (30 September 2006)

This sci-fi thriller based on a book by P.D. James is absolutely magnificent. Its premise is high-concept yet totally believable and Alfonso Cuaron (Y Tu Mama Tambien) shot the film entirely using hand-held cameras adding to the realism and grittiness of the picture. Clive Owen gives the performance of his career in the lead role while there is a scene stealing supporting turn from Michael Caine. The film is a tonce poignant, tense, exciting , disturbing and even funny especially in Michael Caine's scenes. Cuaron is certainly proving himself as a hugely talented man and could go on to great things
This film is a must-see ****1/2 (out of five)