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The visuals are rarely less than amazing and the whole concept of the film is brilliant to be honest.  One brother must kill his older, more volatile brother in order to save his younger, more innocent brother from death.  There are some truely brutal sequences in this film so if you are of a delicate nature then it might not exactly be the best film for you, but it is amazing so I'd advise you watch it.  It is also something to behold as Ray Winstone  plays a somewhat decent and loving character which I am yet to see him play in any other film - he's generally a bad guy or and arsehole.  The film has some great acting in it and they all suit thier roles perfectly with some people cast wonderfully against thier usual characters.  No longer typecast, the performances are strong and the film gives you an experience that most other films won't in this day.  

It is such a shame that so few of the actors involved in this went on to do anything else.  But that is the industries loss I suppose.  The film has an outstanding soundtrack with some truely staggering vocals.  I love the character of Deco because he is just such a total bastard but he is a great point of comedy within the film as the person everybody loves to hate.  This is a laugh out loud film, and also maintains Doyle's original points about the unemployment in Dublin what with the arguement that "we're a fuckin' third world county".  

This is masterpiece of cinema, and well worth a view.  I would say that this film is one of the top 50 films and possibly the best film (that I've seen) that's come out of Ireland.  

It is witty and funny in places but it also deals with some more interesting themes and issues such as the internet culture and chat rooms etc. wherein his very young son makes a date with a woman who is into some rather strange things through something he saw as a joke.  I like how the relationships between the characters build throughout thr film, especially the bond between the two kids cause the older brother takes time to help his younger brother and messes around with him - supplying some support that seems missing from his father.  

All in all, I think it's a good film that's well worth a watch but be aware that it is not an overly cheerful film, but it is interesting and heart-warming.   

I also love all the techniques that Mendes uses to express the feeling of entrapment.  In many of the shots of Spacey you will notice that there are often shadows cast over him or windows or blinds - anything that simulates bars, helping to express his feelings of powerlessness and entrapment in both his home and his life.  

This film examines the concept of beauty and popularity in society as well as the mundane aspects of life and our seeming inabilty to escape from them.  This is simply an amzing film which I think that pretty much everybody should see.  It may not be to your personal taste but I'd still say go see it cause it might be and you will never know until you try.   

If you were in the same position regardig a copy of the DVD or something, then I'd advise you go out of your way to see this film.  Aside from the fact that it is a brilliant film with an interesting and intricate plot, whilst at times can be a little bit disturbing, it is amazing.  The cinematography involved in this film and the editing.  The two combined make the drawer scenes feel so overly clostrophobic that you'll walk away convinced that you've never liked confined spaces.  

Supposedly, Keira Knightly went for the role stating that if she didn't get it, she knew she'd be in period dresses forever.  Apparently that has happened despite the film.  But oh well, she certainly puts on an impressive performance here and her American accent doesn't slip too much.  

Overall, this is a really impressive film.  Even if you can't get into the story or you don't like the acting, or even if you don't like the content, I don't think anyone can argue with how good the editing and cinematography involved in this film are.  

I just looked at some of the reviews below this and it doesn't look like people are taking too kindly too it.  However, I will say that I liked it.  It's not a great fim that deals with tough issues or anything like that.  It is just a film that I think is perfect to just stick on in the background really.  It is a film that I can watch and completely turn off.  Every once in a while I like to watch a film that I don't have to really think about and follow, so I watch films like this.  They are 'switch off' films to me. 

Also, this film really has no right to be as tolerable as it is, especially given that it contains John Travolta AND Tim Allen.  Considering this, I think the film was pretty good.  Though I have to say that I flinched each time one of those bikes got damaged.  Makes me shudder just thinking about it 

But they may have been the lack of sleep and the tiny screen as I then saw it a second time and really appreciated it.  It is a very moving film with some beautiful visuals and a brilliant set of interlocking stories.  I like the concept of the film in itself about the tower of Babel crumbling because there were so many different languages all trying to communicate and each not understanding what the other was saying.  So I am especially fond of the stories surrounding Japan and Mexico and the barriers facing them.  

This is a fantastic film although a little dragging in places, it is one that I would thoroughly advise seeing, even if it is just so you can say that you've at least given it a try.  

Please see this film, it is absolutely amazing.