Nicholas Cage has left the building...

I loved this film. Even after repeated viewing I cant believe two people can lead such devastating lives. The characters amaze me every time. The acting is superb. I think it is one of Nicholas Cage's best performances as the 'drink myself to death' Ben.

The film is shocking in places (its an 18 for a reason), but it's meant to be - it shows how a persons life can change after a major event in their life - in this case the break up of his family.

The soundtrack is fantastic too with performances from Sting, Don Henley and the director Mike Figgis - truly a multi-talented guy!