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As the plots begin to coalesce everything becomes far too overwrought.

Haggis weaves his tapestry with infinite skill, aided by exquisite performances.

The script encourages smiley faces and it's this, more than the storyline, that helps you love these little guys

Tears will be shed as you watch.

Frankly, it’s a muddle.

Great fun.

It is Scorsese at his, one hesitates to say peak, but absolute.

The plot flushes through your head faster than a pint of shandy.

Class effects, dashing adventure, a load of laughs and non-stop action.

Visual surprises make up for the absurdity of the storyline.

With acting this wooden one might as well be watching a puppet show.

What starts as an almost domestic story involving a couple of low-rent hoods will gradually morph into a game of high stakes with unlikely players and a plotline that takes its cue from events in the real world full of corporate rather than card sharks.

Like the best of the Pixar and Looney Tunes output, Lepeniotis doesn't dwell on his visual gags waiting for each one to get a laugh, instead frequently throwing them out one after the other to good culmulative effect.

A powerful and affecting piece of cinema, intelligent and altogether worthy of its literary origins.

It’s not a showy performance, but it’s a standout.

There’s more going on than just prejudice, as the well-worn themes of friendship and loyalty are given air to breathe.

A film that often lacks subtlety in its execution despite the performances and impressive make-up craft.