The best film I have rented all year...

...and I've rented well over a hundred this year so far. Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. That this was not nominated for, let alone won, the foreign language Oscar this year beggars belief. What a brilliant piece of film.

It has something for everyone: suspense, romance, action, drama, top soundtrack, brilliant stunts, hilarious comedy. Shot entirely on the Budapest underground system, this film certainly doesn't endear one to Hungarian public transport so it is no surprise that the film starts with a legal statement read out that this is a work of fiction and that the characters are not representative of the ticket inspectors. Thank god for that.

It start off a little gruesome (a couple of people pushed under trains, although we don't get to see it close-up) but don't let that put you off. It turns into a beautiful romance. But with outstanding stunts (no SFX used in the 'railrun' - that really was carried out!) and sublime cinematography. You really get into the characters, especially the instantly likeable hero Bulcs?. It's a strange film but it works because it has something for everyone. I was in stitches laughing during some scenes, and repelled by a couple of violent scenes, and tearful in others, and joyous at other times (it's a feelgood and inspirational movie, I believe).

All to Neo's pounding soundtrack which is absolutely brilliant (think Run Lola Run but make it a little more Progressive and intelligent). As long as all members of your family are mature enough to deal with two nasty scenes (one person pushed under a train, one involving a throat being cut) then I can say this is one of the best family films you will see this year. I'm off now to email all my friends and family to recommend this beauty to them. 5 out of 5 stars, I'd give it 6 if I could.