Brilliant --- apart from the ending

Rating: Null/10 (4 February 2003)

I had no idea this film would be anywhere near as good as it is. I suspect that, had it been released after Fight Club, it would have received far more press attention and favourable reviews. Douglas is pretty good as the increasingly stressed-out businessman, Penn is good too and the whole thing is taut, gripping and excruciatingly enjoyable. The only thing that lets it down is the slightly weak ending, which rather lets down the rest of the plot but shouldn't affect your enjoyment of the film too much. Highly recommended!