He'll be yours for five minutes.

Rating: Null/10 (20 September 2011)

A fantastic amoral thriller with art-house leanings.
There is a lot to like in this film; the performances from Mulligan, Cranston and the reliable supporting cast, the script is taut and the set pieces are beautifully shot and choreographed.
It is let down slightly by the third act sagging a bit and whilst likable it is difficult to care about Gosling. His performance is fine, he is exceptionally good at the quieter moments, but his hard-man pretensions never really ring true.
Most of the film is incredibly tense, however there are moments when the film gives way to violence that seems too gratuitous, detracting from the piece, rather than augmenting it.
It is though immensely enjoyable with much to admire.