Based on Jack Kerouac’s semi-autobiographical masterpiece, On The Road is awash with promiscuous sex, rambling prose and cool jazz. Fans of the book may appreciate the loosely structured narrative, but will soon tire of the repetitive plot developments which become so monotonous as to lack reason and purpose.

Gritty, absorbing and stylishly handled throughout, this independent British drama is a must-see. Making the most of a serious subject matter, the raw talent of the stellar cast manages to make a film about war, drugs and homelessness utterly enjoyable until (almost) the very last scene…