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Calibre

2018 1h 41m Mystery & Thriller List
95% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Two friends have their nerves and morals tested during a hunting trip in Scotland.
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Adam Nayman The Ringer Excellently shot and acted, and gutsy enough to not cop out when it counts, Calibre is one of the year's best genre efforts. Jul 31, 2018 Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian Feels simultaneously familiar and fresh, just like a good, solid bout of genre-tweaking should do. Rated: 4/5 Jun 29, 2018 Full Review Neil Young Hollywood Reporter Calibre [has] a pungent, intriguing layer of ambiguity that only sharpens the acute pain of the awful events so skillfully depicted. Jun 29, 2018 Full Review Howard Gorman NME (New Musical Express) The premise of Palmer's feature debut might be nothing new but it navigates its well-trodden territory amazingly well by deep diving into the relationships between old friends and new acquaintances in the quaint-yet-oppressive village setting. Jun 10, 2021 Full Review Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It A completely unexpected, twisted film that builds tension in terrifying fashion, leaving you mentally drained and conflicted by the end. Sep 2, 2020 Full Review Ryan Lambie Den of Geek ... above all, it's an absorbing, gripping story that shows, quiet convincingly, how one horrible mistake can lead to another, until the web of deceit becomes a tangle that's impossible to escape. Rated: 4/5 Mar 4, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nonato R Thrillers can be predictable and murder mysteries can be too complicated. Calibre is simple and gripping without any stars or superheroes. Just a plain thriller murder mystery that finishes really well. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Gabriel S Calibre is one of those movies that packs a strong emotional punch, leaving you thinking about it time and time again if you are one of those movie afficcionados, one of those that always dig deeper into a story, dismissing not any detail. The story is a paranoia rollercoaster painted in gray moral, one that could not end well, though it sure did overall. The movie builds itself slow, taking its time to set the vibe. After the incident, we are hooked into the movie’s ever-slow-increasing paranoia-driven momentum, bit by bit building tension to the point where you bite your nails. Adding to the tension, the beautiful and unsettling setting of a small village on the Scottish Highlands casts this folk-ish shadow arround our main characters, a village that surely hides its own secrets, where its inhabitans seem not welcome our main characters. The scenario contrasts with the overall anxiousness that surrounds the place, and Vaughm and Marcus’s every move, though calculated, seem watched. Naturally, plot points skyrocket to the the climax, and the finale fit the story. The ending scene is haunting and eerie, showing the marks that the story left on our protag. Protag Vaughn is an interesting character, but unfortunately the story explores little of his background with Marcus. We see hints of what seem to be not only a harsh past, but also dark, so it seems, as one character jokingly alludes to having sex with someone that was not awake. Another missed opportunity is the lack of exploration about the connection between protag Vaughn and Marcus, especially considering the climax and resolution. Nonetheless, this missed opportunity is a minor detractor; the story still pull it off. And maybe there could have been some more scenes building tension. We get a fair share, but I feel the story could throw some more curveballs, raising the paranoia to unsustainable levels. In the psychological thriller department, this movie gets the “good grade” rating, a do-watch piece for thriller lovers. It misses the perfect score by an inch, mostly for the lack of backstory and maybe a bit more tension building. Yet, overall, you are in for a thrill by watching Calibre. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Alan B Super strong Characters, ...! Scottish Justice portrayed in a dark , authentic and real manner...very believable , great acting and a powerful ending..super thriller...highly recommended Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Tyler T Very dark. Kind of like Eden lake vibes. Bad news doesn’t get better with time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review mya k If you want to be disappointed, watch this HORRIBLY crafted, sorry excuse for a movie. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Laura O This is one of the best thrillers I've seen in a while. I was literally on the edge of my seat, holding my breath and heart racing the entire time. I'm really hit or miss when it comes to thriller/horror flicks, so feeling something grip me the way this one did is so refreshing. The acting, script, and setting were eerily immersive; there's no "fluff" that bogs down or throws off the pace/vibe of the movie. The plotline, ensconced in a brooding melancholia and layers of moral introspection leaves you fraught with anxiety like no other. I felt like I was there. I wish there were more movies like this. Definitely a physiological roller coaster I won't forget. A must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two friends have their nerves and morals tested during a hunting trip in Scotland.
Director
Matt Palmer
Producer
Alastair Clark
Screenwriter
Matt Palmer
Production Co
Wellington Films, Tip Top Productions, Creative Scotland
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 29, 2018
Runtime
1h 41m
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