Simply Perfect

Rating: 10/10 (13 January 2002)

Normally, no matter how good a film is, there are moments where you think (in that unqualified, ignorant arrogant way all film go-ers, whether ocassional or regular, have) "I wouldn't have done it like that", or "that would have been better if they did this". I can't find a single moment like that in this film. I walked out of the cinema with a feeling of elation I have never been able to match, and numerous re-watchings haven't dulled a moment of my enjoyment. The cast is perfect, inhabiting their roles with absolute conviction. The plot is clever in an age where most Hollywood films are insultingly stupid. Marvelous.