Jesus Son (18)

FIRST things first. This film has nothing to do with religion and the title isn't meant to cause offence.

Its the strangely absorbing tale of FH, a young man trying to make his way in the world in 1970's America.

He battles against drugs and tries and fails to find happiness with his messed up junkie girlfriend Michelle.

There is a beautifully crafted performance from Billy Curdup as the bewildered FH and British actress Samantha Morton, so good in Cracker and Band of Gold, is in inspired form as his doped up beau.

Don't be put off by the 18 certificate, although there are a couple of scenes which will have you choking on your popcorn. Rick Bowen