I really liked this movie, although I can understand why it wouldn't be to everyone's taste. Particularly the long run time and the fact that it is (or was) once a tv miniseries - that was quite obvious.
I thought the plot was well crafted and you definitely had to stay aware of all the twists and turns, otherwise you'd have no idea what was going on. It's definitely a 'slow burn', which I happen to like in a movie - I know that doesn't always suit Generation "I Want It NOW!"
The lead actor was great! He really suited the character and while 95% of you thinks he's innocent and being set up, the other 5% of me was "hmmm... there's just something not quite right - did he or didn't he?" The rest of the acting was perfectly fine, I always enjoy British TV and movies.
The only thing that drove me insane was the female detective that spent 99% of the film whispering her dialogue, so I was forced to continually increase and decrease the volume. Until the one time she actually shouts unexpectedly in the film and nearly blows my ears out!! Speak up, woman!! I know you're a tremendous actor because I've seen you in a lot of other British and Irish TV, so I have no idea what was going on here.
As for people saying the sex scenes were "pornographic", I don't know what movie you were watching, because I saw nothing of the sort! You saw nothing but boobs and bums, and only for a minute or two. The scenes were also necessary to the plot and establishing the mood.
And lastly, for the woke brigade carrying on about old themes, misogyny and poor treatment of women, IT'S A MOVIE! You, the small minority out there, are the reason why the rest of us can't have nice things. And I say that as a woman.
If you want to spend a lazy couple of hours on a Sunday (or whenever) and still be mindfully engaged, watch Silent Hours and don't take it too seriously. It's a good movie!
I thought the plot was well crafted and you definitely had to stay aware of all the twists and turns, otherwise you'd have no idea what was going on. It's definitely a 'slow burn', which I happen to like in a movie - I know that doesn't always suit Generation "I Want It NOW!"
The lead actor was great! He really suited the character and while 95% of you thinks he's innocent and being set up, the other 5% of me was "hmmm... there's just something not quite right - did he or didn't he?" The rest of the acting was perfectly fine, I always enjoy British TV and movies.
The only thing that drove me insane was the female detective that spent 99% of the film whispering her dialogue, so I was forced to continually increase and decrease the volume. Until the one time she actually shouts unexpectedly in the film and nearly blows my ears out!! Speak up, woman!! I know you're a tremendous actor because I've seen you in a lot of other British and Irish TV, so I have no idea what was going on here.
As for people saying the sex scenes were "pornographic", I don't know what movie you were watching, because I saw nothing of the sort! You saw nothing but boobs and bums, and only for a minute or two. The scenes were also necessary to the plot and establishing the mood.
And lastly, for the woke brigade carrying on about old themes, misogyny and poor treatment of women, IT'S A MOVIE! You, the small minority out there, are the reason why the rest of us can't have nice things. And I say that as a woman.
If you want to spend a lazy couple of hours on a Sunday (or whenever) and still be mindfully engaged, watch Silent Hours and don't take it too seriously. It's a good movie!