Interesting...for lack of a better word

Rating: 6/10 (1 April 2002)

I went into watching this film with no expectations whatsoever (sometimes the best way to watch a film) but was left with a feeling of unfulfillment. I didn't realize this was from the same director that guided Shallow Grave and Trainspotting to two of the best films I've ever seen, I think he could have done better. Still, the acting was good, the format and cinematography great. The second shark scene was terrifying and the repercussions afterwards equally disturbing. Unlike others, I liked the video game immersion scene but I get the impression the book did a better job in explaining his infatuation with video games. I was left shaking my head of Richard's final emotion when reminiscing. I'd have the complete opposite reaction. 6/10