The Film: Bleak, biting drama from David Mackenzie that sees a young drifter wander into the lives of a barge-working couple who harbors a dark secret.

Don't plump for this one if you're after an uplifting experience - it's tortured passion, betrayal and deceit all the way.

The Role: As Joe, the central figure in the drama, McGregor shows he can handle the dark side of life adequately, and seduces every woman in sight.

His fizzing chemistry with both Tilda Swinton and Emily Mortimer drives a great leading man performance.

Tackle Out? Lots of rumpy pumpy, and a brief full-frontal shot, but surprisingly light on tackle time.