Another McGregor bore fest

Rating: 5/10 (22 January 2011)

On paper this movie had all the hallmarks of being a good watch. A promising story that had a great deal of potential and a cast of really good actors ( Ewan Mcgregor being the exception ). So why was this so dull? Simply put , the screenplay stunk. It wasn't funny , the story wasn't gripping enough and you even got the impression the cast didn't believe in it either. It does not help having one of the most overrated actors in Hollywood playing the lead role. He should have gave up after Trainspotting because he's done nothing good to speak of since. It's not without it's moments but they are too few and far between and to sum up i was completely underwhelmed. If your thinking of watching get yourself a goat instead and , well , stare at it . You will have more fun.