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10/19/2013 The British have a tendency to hide there best landscapes, purely for selfish and environmental reasons of course. This film gives a glimpse at that hidden landscape and the characters that protect it with gusto. The script is hard with attention to detail brings the characters alive in a way that only the English can. Twitchers are examined intimately in this movie. Nibbles: Shrimp Paste Sandwiches. See more 01/06/2012 Very enjoyable two-hander. Well acted. Watched it twice already. See more 09/05/2011 Brilliantly acted and good twist but seems like it would work better on stage See more 06/05/2011 Tense drama between what appears to be a harmless bird watching, trainspotting type of character and criminal on the run. The dialogue between them expresses their completely differing lifestyles while being interesting especially on the eccentric ornithological subject. An unexpected twist 3 quarters into the movie takes me totally by surprise as i thought the movie was to end up finishing nowhere as a simple play about relationships made into a movie. Gripping See more 05/18/2011 Joseph Losey's grandson economically directs a Pinteresque play with McQueen (from The Thick Of It, In The Loop and 4 Lions) showing range in an extremely dark role he is reprising from the stage version. The dialogue, adapted by the author, at first neatly circumnavigates the disturbingly personal issues plaguing each man rather than elaborating a ton of flabby backstory. The usual criticism of staginess could be leveled against the first act, as the meager action and larger camera movements are relegated to the last act. However, given that the intended effect is one of psych. horror as the repressed crimes resurface - the modest start sets the scene well for the rest. The ending is a contrast, with an element of role reversal and twisted expectation pleasant to see from a Losey - while not being overtly commercial in presenting simple, redemptive violence as a sop to the cinema audience. A very promising first film, well worth a watch and tabs kept on those involved. See more 04/09/2011 Awesome images and beautiful scenery! Perfect story! See more Read all reviews

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