How low can it get?

Rating: 1/10 (8 March 2000)

Oh no. If there was ever a film that wasted a directors capabilities then this is it. Boyle's previous works have been at least entertaining, but this (I hope) will be his worst ever film. Visually the film is breathtaking, with the beach itself looking every bit as idyllic as it should, and the acting is excellent throughout. Unfortunately there is a problem - everything else. The plot is as gripping as lard, the characters, while excellently portrayed, are all miserable lowlifes. DeCaprio's character particularly is a sniveling uncompassionate backstabber, which was a shame because it's the first time I've actually been impressed with his performance. All in all - Tragic.