Director Danny Boyle and writer John Hodge, who did such a great job adapting Trainspotting to the screen, have fumbled with this version of Alex Garland's novel. Making Richard an American is ok I suppose, but giving him two sexual relationships is a bit much – there were none in the book.
The first hour of the film is good, with a lovely performance from Virginie Ledoyen as the French girl Richard lusts after. The second hour goes precipitously downhill.
Margaret: In think Danny Boyle is a really good director, and I think we've forgotten what a really good performer Leonardo DiCaprio is. He's so talented. I thought it was a wonderful journey, an understandable journey for contemporary times with children of that generation wanting to get away from everything that's mucking about Western society. ★★★★
