Danny Boyle's project selection is never boring (eg: Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, and my favourite - Shallow Grave) and his new movie Millions is no exception.

It starts out as a truly magical experience of visual storytelling about a boy who finds a bag of money and the ethical dilemnas that ensue. Once I acclimatized to the thick accents, I was genuinely caught up in Boyle's world of saints and suburbs. Unfortunately, the darn thing comes off the rails about halfway through, and descends into a very pedestrian denouement. The magic drains away and reveals a traditional plot line.

Still, half a great movie is a lot more than much of what passes for film entertainment these days, so I'll count my blessings and rate this movie:

3 out of 5.