Gob-smacked

Rating: 10/10 (31 May 2001)

I had absolutely no interest whatsoever in this film until a friend of mine started raving about it. Then it came on TV so I thought I might as well have a look, but nothing prepared me for what I saw.
I was expecting a dumb film about grown men hitting each other a lot. I was not expecting such a dark, psychological drama with such intelligence, wit and an ending to make it all seem worthwhile.
I haven't seen a film that has kept me awake at night for some time now, but this one did that and more.
Good acting, direction and all that kind of thing, but most importantly, what an inspired script.