
Overview
Genre :
Thriller, DramaRelease Date :
November 19, 2010 (Limited)Director :
Philip RidleyStarring :
Jim Sturgess, Clemence Poesy, Noel Clarke, Timothy Spall, Joseph Mawle, Eddie Marsan, Luke Treadaway, Jon Macmillan
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“..Worth seeing..”
by Matthew Turner [ViewLondon]

“..the film's flaws are easily forgiven since its searing visuals conjure up an intoxicating landscape unlike anything else seen in British cinema..”
by Trevor Johnston [Radio Times]

“..the aim of Heartless is not nuance..”
by Chris Cabin [Filmcritic.com]
“..Special effects are used sparingly but persuasively, and tech values overall are impressive..”
by Joe Leydon [Variety]

“..Perplexing..”
by Anthony Quinn [The Independent]

“..It's the kind of film that generates a dedicated cult audience..”
by Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall]

“..It's a film of two halves - the first long and paranoid about urban violence, and somewhat overfond of menacing graveyard whispers on the soundtrack..”
by Tim Robey [The Daily Telegraph]

“..impressive, and it really does deliver a few good frights..”
by Cath Clarke [The Guardian]

“..Heartless? Gormless is a more apt description..”
by Ben Rawson-Jones [Digital Spy]

“..Heartless is no exception..”
by Anton Bitel [Film4]
Review rate : B-
“..Heartless gets progressively better as it goes along..”
“..Heartless gets progressively better as it goes along..”
by Nathan Rabin [A.V. Club]

“..Effective jump-shocks and a strong turn from Eddie Marsan mask an over-complicated last act..”
by Kim Newman [Empire Magazine]

“..a quiet, emotionally charged ending as surprising as it is bold..”
by Nigel Floyd [Times Out]
Reviewed by Nick Pinkerton [Village Voice]






