Directed by Oscar-winner Daniel Boyle, Trance is the story of Simon (James McAvoy), an art auctioneer who seemingly loses his memory while seemingly trying to foil a precious art theft.
In fact, Simon was in collusion with Frank (Vincent Cassel) to clear a gambling debt and everyone wants to discover what happened to the artwork that Simon had.
It is decided that Simon should consult a hypnotherapist in an effort to remember what he did with the US$25 million masterpiece.
Elizabeth (Rosario Dawson) enters Simon's life and soon becomes the puppeteer controlling his thoughts and movements and those of the people around him.
She appears to be able to manipulate whoever she pleases with hypnosis, or simply with her sex appeal
Step-by-step the chain of events emerges, but as one aspect becomes clearer another seems to pose new questions.
Trance is one of those edge-of-your-seat stories that tantalises you until the very end.
Trance
(R16) Fox
Rating: 4 / 5
