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A Filmfreak 8/10

Directed by Danny Boyle
Screenplay by John Hodge
Cast includes Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo

Basic plot outline: Just your average "boy meets girl in the craziest of circumstances where everything is whacky" kinda story

Review: A thoroughly enjoyable movie. It has the ability to laugh at itself by integrating that pleasant mixture of Art and Commercial film that we are so used to seeing good old Ewan in. It's editing starts off rather hideously, yet improves at the film progresses. Over all i found it to be a rather immature edit. The cinematography is one of the high points of the film, with some of the shots being absolutely breathtaking.

The acting was another winner for the film.  I found Cameron's performace to be surprisingly excellent, and rate her now as one of the better 'hollywood bimbo's' *g*. Ewan continues with his uncanny ability to make everything appear natural.

Bordering on silly at times, its comical acumen saved the day. And just when you think you know what the movie was all about -- it hits you with its ending.  I can see critics fightin over the tables as to whether this is a disappoinment after Boyle's trainspotting, or an innovative new look at film making.