Heartless
The film follows Jamie Morgan (Jim Sturgess), born with a disfiguring birthmark across his face, which leaves him an outcast in rough East London. While wandering abandoned yards taking photographs, he comes across a gang of thugs and soon discovers that they are something other than human. He then is led into a Faustian deal that will see him become a party to the terrifying chaos around him. Part Donnie Darko, part Guillermo del Toro, this dark urban tale takes its audience to the darkest and most violent corners of the human heart.
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Depends on what you can appreciate - easyHwolf
This is a very odd, quirky movie but interesting at the same time.
You will wonder what is real and what really happened. My wife couldn't watch to the end as she thought the movie was somewhat uninteresting and weird.
I saw it through to the end and I was left with many questions. I think the idea of the movie was created for some self-reflection.Good Movie - LoriOntario
This movie is good but unusual. A young man makes a deal with the devil believing that it will improve his life. However, he has surprises in store for him as it becomes clear that the devil expects him to commit some gruesome crimes in return for having his disfigurement disappear.
The acting is very good and there is some suspense. It is worth watching.Not everyone's cup of tea! - Mano
I liked Jim Sturgess and hence ordered this movie.
Obviously Philip Ridley is a well known director and pushes the limits of film making.
However this movie is not for everyone. Lot of gory scenes. Some may find it disturbing. The central message wasn't very clear. ( is this a metaphor or for real?)
Well acted though by everyone. Guest appearance by Marsden was very good. Music was original and not the usual filmy music. The girl who played the role of his girl friend will go places. She is cute and talented. Actually all the kids acted well...it is a hallmark of British cinema.
If you don't like horror avoid this. If you like originality..well may be this is one is for you.
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Depends on what you can appreciate - easyHwolf
This is a very odd, quirky movie but interesting at the same time.
You will wonder what is real and what really happened. My wife couldn't watch to the end as she thought the movie was somewhat uninteresting and weird.
I saw it through to the ...Good Movie - LoriOntario
This movie is good but unusual. A young man makes a deal with the devil believing that it will improve his life. However, he has surprises in store for him as it becomes clear that the devil expects him to commit some gruesome crimes in return for having ...Not everyone's cup of tea! - Mano
I liked Jim Sturgess and hence ordered this movie.
Obviously Philip Ridley is a well known director and pushes the limits of film making.
However this movie is not for everyone. Lot of gory scenes. Some may find it disturbing. The central message wasn't ...