RLJE Films | Release Date: May 11, 2018
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Davrosdaleks1Aug 5, 2018
I'm surprised at the heavily negative critical reviews for this. I admit this slightly campy, neo-noir isn't Shakespeare, but I was entertained.

This is an interesting film involving an unseen criminal mastermind, a dying English teacher
I'm surprised at the heavily negative critical reviews for this. I admit this slightly campy, neo-noir isn't Shakespeare, but I was entertained.

This is an interesting film involving an unseen criminal mastermind, a dying English teacher (Simon Pegg), two hitmen, a train station attendant (Michael Myers), and the quirky femme fatale (Margot Robbie) who has them all involved in her web of intrigue.

Though the movie can be a little self-indulgent at times, I found it interesting. The dialogue is snappy and often darkly humorous, and everything comes together for the third act which has some effective twists and conclusion.

I really liked the neon-lit, noiresque sets. They are the aspect that stands out the most. It's impressive what the director did with a smaller budget.

Great cast. It's always interesting when Pegg tries a different type of role, this time as a well-spoken sad sack. Like usual, he really pulls it off. It's also great to see Michael Myers back in the movies after a several year absence. He provides a lot of levity as an oddball. Still, this is Margot Robbie's film. Though her English accent isn't perfect, she commands each scene with a playfully, wicked tone and smile. This is the kind of movie I recommend you see if you want to try something different.
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aljirik1992Aug 31, 2018
Город грехов через задний проход. (Конченая - название, которое мы заслужили. "TERMINAL")

Картина способна ввести в ступор тех, кто не знаком с таким стилем кинематографа. Но даже знатоки нуара в принципе, и нео-нуара в частности могут
Город грехов через задний проход. (Конченая - название, которое мы заслужили. "TERMINAL")

Картина способна ввести в ступор тех, кто не знаком с таким стилем кинематографа. Но даже знатоки нуара в принципе, и нео-нуара в частности могут плеваться от увиденного на экране по нескольким причинам. Не логичность, за счёт слепых зон повествования, которые обыгрываются сами собой за кадром. Персонажи, что не хотят делиться на первый и второй планы, как того бы хотели зрители. Ощущение, что создатели делали фильм в первую очередь для себя любимых, а потом уже для всех остальных. Однако это не делает ленту плохой! За вот такой казалось бы непреодолимой стеной для восприятия, таится всё великолепие "Кон(че)(еч)ной". Тут есть на что посмотреть и я не про полуголую Марго Робби. Операторская работа, смелые и экспериментальные планы, картинка играющая со светом неоновых огней и грамотно работающая в паре со звуком, как фоновым, так и с музыкальными композициями. Персонажи и химия между ними в купе с постановкой делают данный кино-комикс блестяще едкой альтернативой "Города грехов".
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Aladdin718Aug 19, 2018
A fun ride straight through to the credits. The characters, plot, and dialogue in this noir are spun together with darkness, wit, and humor that make this film a unique gem.
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EyUpDucksMay 16, 2018
A very stylish movie full of confusion and more plots than you could shake a stick at, If you're looking for an easy going simple story this movie is not for you. It does feel like a bit of an amateur's take on a Tarantino movie, but eachA very stylish movie full of confusion and more plots than you could shake a stick at, If you're looking for an easy going simple story this movie is not for you. It does feel like a bit of an amateur's take on a Tarantino movie, but each director is different and it surely doesn't make this worse. All the twists and turns kept me more interested than most of the movies i've seen recently and no way you could have guessed the ending.
1 problem with this was it could have done with an extra 30 minutes just to extend a few scenes, just adding a bit more detail to some of the stories.
Overall - I'd watch this again 7/10
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