Oliver Stone’s super-violent, super-stylised flick was a satirical stab at the media, and its glorification of violent crime.

Downey Jr.'s Wayne Gale is the Australian reporter who attempts to elevate the psychotic Mickey and Mallory to a celebrity status. Which is a bit like putting a pair of jackals in teddy bear costumes.

Charm Factor: He's charming enough to worm his way into a maximum security prison for an interview with Mickey (Woody Harrelson) himself.

However, it’s a clawing, paparazzo kind of charm that kind of makes you want to punch him in the face.