No Hocus Pocus here

Rating: 9/10 (22 October 2006)

Following the plot is a little confusing at first, but once you get into the swing of the flashbacks, it's a fascinating movie. And the casting, my god, it's genius: Two of the hottest, most talented male actors under 40 - Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman; the latest It Girl - Scarlett Johanson; an established character actor - Michael Caine; and a rock legend - David Bowie. An article in Premiere Magazine says that both Bale and Nolan agreed that right after the first viewing, they wanted to watch it again. I can see why: there are so many layers to this movie that it will take a few watchings to understand and truly appreciate what's happening. Don't know if any of the performances are Oscar-worthy, but it's definitely a film to watch this fall.