Film review and rant.

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2004)

I watched this the other day, and have to say I was pleasantly surprised. There's so much utter tosh coming out of Hollywood's ar@e these days that it's nice to see a film where I don't feel like suing for the lost hours of my life back. (That Gladiat- sorry - lord of th- sorry- star wa- sorry TROY! looks a good one to miss with it's diabolically clichéd script, wooden acting, cheesy lines, over the top special effects and tediously triumphant sound track to mention a few - Anyone seen the trailer yet? had me in hysterics.)
Anyway, onto the film! Generally good, reasonable story, fairly original (in the terms of what's been out over the last few years). A bit scary - not in a horror way though -, I watched this in the dark on my own before bed, kinda freaked me out a bit when getting to sleep. Kept thinking the time police were gonna come and get me (not that that's got anything to do with the film). Hmm, really must see someone about those dreams.
Anyway, for a change it's a time travelly type film that doesn't leave too many paradoxes. Leaves some interesting questions to think about. It also focuses on the selfishness of helping others when deep down you want something in return. To be a true 'gentleman' you can only truly help someone when you give up something yourself.
Shame about the predictable end. I worked it out a good half hour before it finished, although the little pre-ending twist did make me think I'd got it wrong. But no, Hollywood film mentality won through, and we got the happy ending - exactly as I'd predicted it.
Er anyway, lets say 7/10? Although to be honest, I think I really wanted to have a rant rather than review this film, oh well. Feel better now.