seriously engage and intelligent and think provoke drama at it very best . mean and gripping and moody and captivating . every home should have a copy . don not take my word for it see it yourself . one life stand make you consider your own lifestyle and how you treat your family and friend . beautiful photography and impressive acting make for one of the best cinema graphic experience of the year . john kielty debut be a delight and add a real touch of truth and realism to this deep and gritty film . this be a film that care and have an honesty that be unequalled in recent year . no car chase and but a film pack with hum our and emotion . i first saw this film screen at the edinburgh film festival in 2000 and be now delight to be able to own a copy on dvd .