Like Minds

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Like Minds

2006

1h 49m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Alex, a privileged and intelligent 17-year-old school boy, is charged with murdering his roommate, Nigel. The police bring in Sally, a forensic psychologist, to question him, and she discovers a bizarre world of secrets, mind games and an obsession with the Templar Knights.

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Richard Kuipers

Variety

Armed with more imagination than most thrillers with teen protags, Oz-U.K. co-prod Like Minds is an intriguing whodunit centered on two privileged British schoolboys with an unhealthy interest in the Knights Templar.

Jun 4, 2007

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Independent (UK)

For about 20 minutes, this psychological thriller seems to know what it's doing.

Rated: 1/5

May 11, 2007

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Quite, quite ludicrous in every way.

May 11, 2007

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

Jun 4, 2007

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James Mottram

Film4

The type of film that will be looked back on as a notable starting point for its young star, Like Minds is a perfect showcase for his talent, but less so for writer-director Read, who allows the script to career out of control in the second half.

Rated: 3/5

May 11, 2007

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Dave C

I can't believe I've not watched this before now! Showcasing the incredible talent of ER hand-in-hand with a powerfully insidious performance by TS, this story is superbly written, brilliantly directed, and unfolds with a deliciously wicked narrative that takes us through events leading to Alex's questioning for the murder of his friend, Nigel. Intelligent and intriguing, the suspense builds from start to finish, with the ending contributing beautifully to both unanswered and newly posed questions. It is poetic and romantic in its gothic-style history, its setting and film score, and the rhythm with which the story is told. The relationship between Nigel and Alex becomes charged with a sexual energy and tension, as the power dynamic between them shifts and alters

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Alex T

I loved the plot, and how the movie was Alex explaining what happened, and trying to prove he was innocent. The ending was great, and I loved how the watchers can assume that Alex became the spade, repeating the story. actors were amazing.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/24

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Alex K

I love this movie but it actually sucks kinda I would never say that Like Minds sucks and that I don't like it Like Minds sucks and I like it SO MUCH

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/24/24

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sy

A suspenseful watch - not too tame nor horrific, but engaging in its dark storyline and presentation. Toni Collette and a younger Eddie Redmayne are both compelling in their roles. A decent psychological thriller I'd rate alongside films such as 'Fractured'.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/23

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Regina P

I wasn't bored. Sociopaths are almost always interesting to watch. It just felt like it tried too hard to be some profound, intellectual thriller. It was annoying, actually.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/24/23

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Ian

Solid movie, complex, good acting. It reminds me of a mix of Donnie Darko and As You Are. Plus Tom Sturridge is absurdly attractive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/22

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Synopsis

Alex, a privileged and intelligent 17-year-old school boy, is charged with murdering his roommate, Nigel. The police bring in Sally, a forensic psychologist, to question him, and she discovers a bizarre world of secrets, mind games and an obsession with the Templar Knights.

Director: Gregory J. Read
Producer: Jonathan Shteinman, Piers Tempest, Carol Hughes
Screenwriter: Gregory J. Read
Production Co: Australian Film Finance Corporation
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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