Written by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Starring Alex Entel, James Nesbitt, Lewis McGibbon and Daisy Donovan
A 7-year-old English boy finds his ethics tested when he stumbles upon a bag of British Pounds just days before the currency is switched to Euros. With pressure from his brother to keep it a secret and spend it on himself, the young child finds an overwhelming urge to give the money to the needy.
Undeniably the most un-Danny Boyle film Danny Boyle has ever directed, it feels more like a Tim Burton film with just a dash of Boyle influence. Everything about the setting, the music and the cinematography reminds me of Burton.
A feel good crowd pleaser about the human condition, this movie will put a smile on your face from the beginning. Filled with great humor and lessons on morality, this film is quite enjoyable. The imagination of the main character added for some entertaining and at times, some touching moments.
The only problem that I had with it, if I had to choose one, was when they decided to take a darker root. It only combined for maybe a total of ten minutes. But it stuck out like a sore thumb among the rest of the movie. It just didn't seem to fit. But other than that, I rather enjoyed it.
My Rating: 6.5/10
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