Lightning Strikes Twice

Morvern Callar is the story of a young woman whose boyfriend has committed suicide. The film starts in her apartment, and follows how she deals with the loss, and how she adapts her life when confronted with mortality. She makes decisions she never would have dreamed of before, and seems to awaken a side of herself that may never have emerged.

The sense of space and the tone of the film are very reminiscent of some of my other favourite films - THX 1138, Parix, Texas, Closer, Blade Runner.

8/10

Samantha Morton is quickly becoming one of my favourite Actresses. Between this film and Code 46 she has delivered two inspired performances.