Having enjoyed Bob Hoskins in his Oscar nominated performance in Mona Lisa I was recommended this film by another film fanatic friend as one of Hoskins best.
I did enjoy it and was never bored, the pacing is just right and it never slows down or drags. Hoskins again is excellent as always as is Helen Mirren as his girlfriend.
My only complaint about the film is that parts of it get very confusing. I watched with subtitles to follow along and understand but parts of it do get very convoluted and at times you ask yourself what is going on?
If the plot had been a little less confusing I probably would have given this a 9 but the confusion leaves this a very good but marred film.
If you like the actors I do recommend it. Perhaps a second viewing will be necessary for the plot to make more sense.
I did enjoy it and was never bored, the pacing is just right and it never slows down or drags. Hoskins again is excellent as always as is Helen Mirren as his girlfriend.
My only complaint about the film is that parts of it get very confusing. I watched with subtitles to follow along and understand but parts of it do get very convoluted and at times you ask yourself what is going on?
If the plot had been a little less confusing I probably would have given this a 9 but the confusion leaves this a very good but marred film.
If you like the actors I do recommend it. Perhaps a second viewing will be necessary for the plot to make more sense.