Trance
Simon (James McAvoy) is a fine arts auctioneer caught up with thousands of dollars of gambling debt and debt collectors getting closer every day. In order to pay off his ledger Simon teams up with Franck (Vincent Cassel), a hardened criminal mastermind, and a ringleader of a small crime circuit. With Franck’s help a scheme to steal a painting worth millions is cooked up, but there’s a problem. The painting is lost once it is stolen and having suffered a severe head injury Simon can’t recall where the painting has been stowed. To grease the gears and help him “remember” a hypnotherapist, Elizabeth (Rosario Dawson), is hired to facilitate the situation. But when Simon’s subconscious revolts, further plodding into the psyche of a tormented soul must commence, but to what end? 
Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Joe Ahearne and John Hodge, this vivid exploration of the mind and our perceptions is told in only a way that Boyle seems capable of; creative cinematography with raked angles and a wash of rich colors making for a visually stunning and beautiful composition. Acting from the ensemble is no small thing either, all strong performers, each showing range and depth to keep the viewer engaged. The weakness? a screenplay that eventually winds up a little too plotted and contrived, but this is almost forgivable as the rest of the film steamrolls along to it’s poignant end. Also, as with other Boyle films, song and music selection is key to the visuals, again, winners are chosen. Totally fun, totally worth it. Trance is rated R.