Great movie, in spite of mawkish ending.

Rating: 10/10 (16 June 2019)

Captivating performances all round, great direction, and piquant music conspire to tell an original story that takes you on an enthralling and often humorous journey. Whilst you learn early on that two of the principal characters must die, the film keeps you distracted with humour and a developing plot. The build up to the zenith is elegantly crafted such that, once your attention is drawn back to the impending demise of Anthony and Brad, your laughter is replaced by sorrow. I feel, if the story ended at this point, it would be one of the greatest movies ever. However, it doesn't. You get a cheap ending in which Brad (the original) comes back to life, presumably to ensure you don't leave the theatre in tears.
Still, the first 95% of this film is so ridiculously good, it deserves a 10.