DVD review: The Merry Gentleman

Restraint is such a rarity in US cinema that Michael Keaton's directorial debut is refreshing. It's a quietly absorbing film centred around two very reticent central characters: Keaton's depressed hitman and Kelly Macdonald's shy office worker with a mysterious past. The sparse dialogue is believable. Much remains unexplained, but it's enjoyable to fill in the gaps yourself.