Tyrannosaur

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Dave S Joseph (Peter Mullan) is a man struggling with guilt over his treatment of his now deceased wife, resorting to alcohol and incendiary rage as salves. Hannah (Olivia Colman), a shopkeeper, is the victim of her husband’s relentless physical and mental abuse and finds some sort of comfort in the arms of Christianity. Actor Paddy Considine’s directorial debut, Tyrannosaur, is the story of two people lost in a world that they are unable to fully understand, relying on each other in their search for some sort of redemption. It is relentlessly grim from start to finish, but is worth watching for its sharply defined characters, a subtly effective score, surprisingly assured direction from Considine, and, most notably, two outstanding performances from the always reliable Colman and Mullan. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Jonathan K Some of the musical montage sections in this movie are way too upbeat, especially given the heaviness and violent overtones of the story. There are definitely some tough scenes to sit through, but Olivia Colman? Absolutely stellar. She's a highlight for sure. But as a whole, I don't think it's a very good movie. The production and editing feel off, and even the direction seems a little shaky -- though to be fair, the performances from the actors are the one thing that really shine. It's fine, I guess, but the film's sad and brutal story doesn’t quite hit the emotional depth it seems to aim for. A lot of that falls on the editing, the choice of music, and the lack of any real standout cinematography. It's trying to be more impactful than it actually is. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review Faiz D A very powerful, disturbing movie. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review matthew w Extremely grim tale of two lost souls, one violent & one fragile looking for some sort of redemption anchored by the excellent Mullan & the truly heartbreaking Colman. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/17/23 Full Review Squirrel H Relatively unknown when first made, hence watching with no notion. Acting, directing outstanding. Hits all your emotions in one film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/22 Full Review Audience Member A film as hard as steel, served by an exceptional acting, especially the performance of the battered woman, totally bluffing. We will also appreciate the terrible efficiency of the direction, which sounds right in this deleterious atmosphere, prepare your handkerchiefs! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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