Was it worth the Hype?

Rating: 8/10 (25 April 2011)

I faced viewing this film for the first time with a lot of doubt and trepidation. The plot and story did not fill me with an overwhelming anticipation or real desire to watch it. I just wanted to see what the fuss was about. However, I was very pleasantly surprised to find I really enjoyed it and found the whole theme riveting and the move experience extremely enjoyable. It was superbly directed and well acted with a storyline that grabbed attention throughout. All the main characters were absolute horrific and people who I would steer well clear from but that is what is so good about the film is that it is so believable. You didn't care who won or lost. In fact you wanted them all to lose. But it was so riveting that you wanted to know what happened. It was a pleasant surprise but i should not have doubted the man who thrilled me with Zodiac and Seven. A modern classic - enjoy!