Unexpected gem

Rating: 8/10 (25 April 2007)

I must admit I only watched this film because I am an obsessive Stephen Fry fan and recently discovered he was in it. I was aware of the movie when it came out but never went because I thought it would be like all the other recent graphic novel adaptions - big on special effects, small on everything else. Boy was I wrong. This movie was intelligent, visually stunning and superbly acted by a strong cast. From the start there was never a dull moment with an expertly crafted thought-provoking plot. It was like finding I had been served a meal from a Michelin star restaurant when all I ordered was a pizza. I thoroughly recommend this film to anyone who likes their movies to stay with them long after they leave the theatre.