Probably the best movie of 2008 so far (which isn't saying much)

Rating: 9/10 (17 January 2008)

I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this film. The critics are right. it's not for old people. It's for people who can follow a fast-paced story (which is not that complicated), frequent jump cuts and a pretty shaky camera. The beauty in the film is that it's so convincing. From the moment I started watching I was convinced that these were real people. Why? The dialogue is snappy and what you'd expect from people their age. The characters are also persuasively youthful. I would disagree that the pacing and detachment of the film are a hindrance. The quickness with which critical events occur is literally breathtaking. As with what could be believed to be reality, the film doesn't magically slow down to illustrate death. There are no pauses. Things just happen. It's great.