A pleasure from start to finish. An older Malcolm McDowell has begun to emerge, and his performance here suggests he has many good years left. Ros Gentle is terrific as the Judge. He, and the plot, keeps you guessing until the end. And while there are plenty of clues, they are so well incorporated that very few viewers will see how this one comes together in the end.
One major quibble: Malcolm McDowells's character is more archetype than person so it's to his credit that he pulls it off as well as it does. However, don't let that deter you from enjoying one of the best movies of the year. I'm glad to see Tim Chey tackle another genre film. He brings a re-invigorating approach to what, in other hands, would be a tiresome rehash. That liveliness seems to have worked on him, too -- this is his best film in several years.
One major quibble: Malcolm McDowells's character is more archetype than person so it's to his credit that he pulls it off as well as it does. However, don't let that deter you from enjoying one of the best movies of the year. I'm glad to see Tim Chey tackle another genre film. He brings a re-invigorating approach to what, in other hands, would be a tiresome rehash. That liveliness seems to have worked on him, too -- this is his best film in several years.
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