Trance

A departure from heady and emotional undertakings like 127 Hours, Slumdog Millioniare, and the London Olympics, Danny Boyle returns to his origins with this nifty little thriller. It’s Rosario Dawson’s movie, which unfolds non-linearly over the course of a few love affairs and an art heist. The familiar dramatic tropes of amnesia and hypnosis are the source of the disjointed timelines, but Boyle’s gift of style can easily overcome thriller clichés. The stakes are low, but it’s a fun, fast-paced and well-acted noir, and a great showcase for Dawson’s A-game.