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I Came By

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A rebellious young graffiti artist targets the homes of London's wealthy elite. When he discovers a dark secret about a prestigious judge, it leads him on a shocking journey endangering himself and those closest to him.
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Although it falls a fair bit shy of its Hitchcockian ambitions, I Came By gets a major boost from Hugh Bonneville's excellent against-type performance.

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John Nugent Empire Magazine It doesn’t always work, but an unexpected, perfectly pitched bad-guy turn from national treasure Hugh Bonneville makes I Came By just about worth stopping by for. Rated: 3/5 Sep 3, 2022 Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times A twisty suspense film barbed with social commentary. Sep 2, 2022 Full Review Linda Marric The Jewish Chronicle It wouldn’t be half as interesting without Bonneville’s deliciously macabre delivery, but there are some very interesting ideas floating around, even if not all of them work. Rated: 3/5 Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Daniel Allen Loud and Clear Reviews Babak Anvari is good at creating terror out of unassuming situations, and the first 40 minutes or so of I Came By sees an effective building of tension. Afterwards, though, things start going a little bit downhill. Rated: 3/5 Jul 25, 2024 Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers It’s a gritty takedown of counterfeit upper-class civility, exposing generations of systemic inequality and racism as an aristocratic prejudice. Oct 26, 2023 Full Review Rebecca Johnson Film Focus Online It's ending won't impress all, nor will it's convoluted plot, but many viewers may enjoy I Came By for what it is; a fun little thriller that has big ambitions and a rare villainous performance from Bonneville. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 24, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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BRizz 2 I Came By, a thriller starring George MacKay, had an intriguing premise but ultimately fell flat in execution. It’s a decent one-time watch, but not a film you’ll find yourself eager to revisit. In fact, I attempted a second viewing and quickly remembered why it didn’t leave a lasting impression the first time—it simply lacks the momentum and engagement needed for a rewatch. George MacKay delivers a solid performance with the material he’s given. He’s convincing in his role and brings intensity to the screen, but even his effort isn’t enough to elevate the entire film. The writing feels uneven and lacks the punch that a thriller of this nature really needs to keep viewers on edge. The biggest issue lies in the direction. It’s difficult to understand how the film could make it through the production process without someone stepping in to rework or tighten the script. Thrillers rely heavily on pacing, tension, and payoff—but this one struggles to connect those dots. As a viewer, you can’t help but wonder why the creative team didn’t pause to course-correct when the narrative started to lose steam. While I Came By has its moments and isn’t a total misfire, it also never fully delivers on its potential. It’s the kind of film you finish with a shrug—passable, but not memorable. If you’re browsing for something mildly suspenseful, it may do the trick once, but it’s not the kind of thriller that lingers with you after the credits roll. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review vitor b One of the worst movies I've ever seen in my entire life, if not the worst. The idea is excellent and the actors' performances were as good as they were given. However, the movie is frustrating from start to finish. No reward mechanisms or development of reasoning. Like a feeling of always slipping towards the main point. Poorly developed plots, precarious characters in development. Untied ends all the time giving the feeling that it is an irritating and uncomfortable movie in the worst sense of the word: poorly directed! The movie focuses entirely on complex and annoying interactions to the real intention of the plot. Sounding more like an amateur movie with conflicts of interest in the direction. What could have been used for the good of the movie, was extended and delayed to the point of exhaustion, bringing an extremely frustrating ending in the sense of poorly developed. I would give it 2 stars, one for the theme and one for the acting, but it wouldn't be deserved considering that these 2 stars are sucked up by the incompatibility of functions in the script. I never did a review because I never thought it was necessary. But the film was so negative in my opinion overall, that I sincerely hope it is removed from Netflix because it doesn't get more than 1/10 for both the genre and the purpose given from the beginning. Terrible in practically every aspect. Terrible. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Sandye W Very surprised it doesn’t get a higher popcorn meter rating. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Was very suspenseful with a satisfying ending. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Danielle b A good thriller with a good storyline and good acting. Shows us how rich powerful white men can be monsters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review prawnda s it's watchable, but by the time the story was at it's climax it kind of felt predictable and generic. i like george mackay but we don't see much of him in this. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review Caitlin W After reading other audience reviews I was expecting to be disappointed. Hugh Bonneville is eerily good at being a sociopath like villain. Overall I was held captive by plot progression and impressed by some of the turns throughout. No regrets in watching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A rebellious young graffiti artist targets the homes of London's wealthy elite. When he discovers a dark secret about a prestigious judge, it leads him on a shocking journey endangering himself and those closest to him.
Director
Babak Anvari
Producer
Lucan Toh
Screenwriter
Babak Anvari, Namsi Khan
Production Co
Film 4, Two & Two Pictures, New Regency
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 31, 2022
Runtime
1h 50m
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