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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Based on JG Ballard's 1975 novel, this dystopian satire takes place in a swanky, towering apartment block. There, we find Tom Hiddleston, a well-spoken bachelor who, at the start of the film, has just moved in. While he is satisfied with life in the high-rise, many of his neighbours are unhappy, protesting that they aren't receiving the same standard of living as those on the upper floors and their frustration leads to a violent, building-wide conflict. Before long the complex devolves into a chaotic, murderous wasteland; unfortunately it all feels too sudden and from this point onwards the story becomes increasingly messy and disjointed. It's hard to care about any of the characters as director Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers) keeps us at a distance, but the film looks fantastic and is blessed with a terrific cast that includes Jeremy Irons and Sienna Miller. Still, it's Hiddleston who shines as the charming, self-contained academic.

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Cast

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Dr Robert LaingTom Hiddleston
Anthony RoyalJeremy Irons
Charlotte MelvilleSienna Miller
Richard WilderLuke Evans
Helen WilderElisabeth Moss
PangbourneJames Purefoy
Ann RoyalKeeley Hawes
SimmonsDan Renton Skinner
JaneSienna Guillory
Adrian TalbotEnzo Cilenti
CosgrovePeter Ferdinando
Nathan SteeleReece Shearsmith

Crew

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DirectorBen Wheatley

Details

Theatrical distributor
Studio Canal
Released on
2016-03-18
Languages
English
Guidance
Violence, swearing, sex scenes.
Available on
DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
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