The Riot Club

IFC Films | Release Date: March 27, 2015

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 25 Ratings

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oDjentoJul 5, 2015

This film offers up some interesting character studies on the effects of money and social class and how detrimentally they can affect the people around them, due to a sense of deluded authority. It's kind of a more extreme look on how upperThis film offers up some interesting character studies on the effects of money and social class and how detrimentally they can affect the people around them, due to a sense of deluded authority. It's kind of a more extreme look on how upper class people can treat middle class etc, exaggerated for thematic effect but with visible similarities. The performances are really good and the subject matter would've been an interesting one to explore, but they don't develop it enough and just more make a film about rich boys being horrible to others due to their wealthy position. It becomes a slightly unlikable watch as you go further into it, but the premise and acting should be noted as its pros. Not a must see but one worth picking up at a reduced price.… Expand

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foxgroveMar 27, 2015

Based upon the popular west end hit play Posh, this opened up film adaptation is a far more successful enterprise and brings clarity to the jealous rivalry which is a core ingredient propelling the rest of the story forward. Sam Claflin andBased upon the popular west end hit play Posh, this opened up film adaptation is a far more successful enterprise and brings clarity to the jealous rivalry which is a core ingredient propelling the rest of the story forward. Sam Claflin and Max Irons play two students who are newly recruited into the said club, which has been a tradition at their school for many years. Claflin quickly has his nose put out of joint when Irons wins an initiation test forced upon them by the existing 8 members, and the seeds are sown for a revenge which turns out to be more potentially damaging than any of the boys could have imagined.
Whereas the play more or less just set the scene for the dinner itself where vandalism, violence and the high jinks of a bunch of ‘spoilt brats’ is the order of the day, the film carefully sets up Claflin's jealousy and dislike for his study partner which results in bloody violence. The set piece, the dinner scene, is expertly handled. Director Lone Scherfig places us right in the middle of the group as a participant one moment and then pulls his camera back to allow us to observe with some horror the behaviour of the so called ‘privileged class’.
Most of the actors involved are from the original play staged in London’s west end and everyone seems comfortable with their character. Irons plays Miles as a decent guy with a conscience caught up in events that are essentially alien to him, whereas Claflin totally fits in to the spirit of the group. His is undoubtedly the standout performance.
The play was undoubtedly very enjoyable and yet any scepticism about what the film could bring to make the material seem fresh proves unwarranted. In fact the story has actually been pulled in to sharper focus giving more context and understanding of the characters motivations and their subsequent actions.… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 27, 2015

This movie has a lot of positive reviews from critics, and I don't know why? to me this movie was a big pile of ****

The Riot Club is about the two first-year Oxford University students, Miles and Alistair, join the institution's infamousThis movie has a lot of positive reviews from critics, and I don't know why? to me this movie was a big pile of ****

The Riot Club is about the two first-year Oxford University students, Miles and Alistair, join the institution's infamous "dining club" - where money and privilege reign and rules are made to be broken.

Now I'm going to dive in straight away why I really dislike this movie and why on earth this movie got a positive reaction to people.

The character in this movie have to be the most despicable, rude, A- holes in a movie history. I hated every single one of them in this movie, I wish those A-holes will get death at the end and I was extremely disappointing that it didn't happen. I liked the actors but not the character's.

The movie itself has nothing to give if it's interesting or remember-able. Boring and dull is what this movie gives to us and I think the directing and the writing has something to do with it. 7.9 out of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes really? well they give sharknado a 8.2 out of 100% so what the hell, and yeah you be thinking that I'm viewing this movie by it's rating, but people are going to look the rating and "Hmm should be good",I just hate that a bad movie that doesn't even try get's a high rating and better movie that always get overlooked get the low rating or nobody see it at all.

Now for the good: The acting was good, the way the film is shot was pretty neat. And that's it, this movie blows.… Expand

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IGardenMay 13, 2015

The effort in the 20 seconds I just spent on thinking of how to rate this film seems substantially more than the producer and director spent on honestly caring if this turned out to be a good film or not. I generously give it a 3 onlyThe effort in the 20 seconds I just spent on thinking of how to rate this film seems substantially more than the producer and director spent on honestly caring if this turned out to be a good film or not. I generously give it a 3 only because of Amber Anderson's attractive qualities and the one bit of intelligence the casting crew made on attaining her services.… Expand

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lucysiveJul 7, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was undoubtedly the WORST film I have ever seen. I have a relatively high threshold when it comes to film violence but this film was nauseatingly violent. It functions as no more than a tacky, cheap and unoriginal commentary on British upper class elitism. The film, for the first three-quarters is boring, ultimately glorifying hedonism, sexism and racism. Then the most violent, poorly crafted scene confronts you. The violence in this almost ritualistic fight scene is atrocious. Above all, the scene is misplaced and jolting. I found myself unable to complete the scene, skipping over it for the most part. Then you are slammed with some atrocious vow of mate-ship, followed by further glorification of notions that the rich are superior to the poor. I gave this movie one-star because for the first ten minutes I enjoyed gawking at the British talent. However, this does not in any way improve the film. I cannot find the words to fully express my disdain towards this film. Do not watch this film! The violence is borderline assaulting and the plotline is incredibly shallow and dry.… Expand

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WJSJan 22, 2016

This film is like watching a bunch of Abercrombie and Fitch models sitting around being a goup of prats (look it up as it sort of means douche). This is a movie for the very, very British. The young cast does a good job and look fantastic,This film is like watching a bunch of Abercrombie and Fitch models sitting around being a goup of prats (look it up as it sort of means douche). This is a movie for the very, very British. The young cast does a good job and look fantastic, but really, it's a bit of a bore.… Expand

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BroyaxJul 14, 2017

Un film déconcertant qui dénonce d'une part le comportement déliquescent (et délinquant) de **** et gros bourgeois friqués nés avec une cuiller en argent dans la bouche et le cul dans le beurre, mais qui d'autre part offre une certaineUn film déconcertant qui dénonce d'une part le comportement déliquescent (et délinquant) de **** et gros bourgeois friqués nés avec une cuiller en argent dans la bouche et le cul dans le beurre, mais qui d'autre part offre une certaine complaisance à leur égard, complaisance qui énerve un brin la plèbe que nous sommes, irritée de la morgue déployée en grande pompe ici par cette bande de **** connards.

Evidemment, il s'agit d'étudiants -les pires d'entre eux à dire vrai- et en tant que tels, on sait leur prétention et leurs travers, sans compter leur bêtise à faire mourir de honte le collégien de base : le film a le mérite à cet égard de montrer que la racaille reste la racaille, qu'elle soit ruisselante d'argent et de noble ascendance ou qu'elle fasse du rap et/ou brûle des bagnoles. Après un tel dérapage (digne d'un fait divers) de nos si chers génies promis aux plus brillants avenirs, on aurait pu s'attendre à une bien meilleure conclusion que celle qui nous est proposée, escamotée ici. Evidemment, le film se réfugie dans le #padamalgam 50mg (à prendre aux heures des repas) avec l'un des membres de ce "Riot Club" qui n'est en fait qu'un gentil con qui s'est laissé entraîner à l'insu de l'ignorance de son plein gré, Votre Honneur.

Malgré quelques longueurs, malgré en vérité tout ce qu'il soulève plus ou moins maladroitement, le film fait indéniablement réfléchir et réagir, ce qui n'est déjà pas si courant à notre époque : à voir donc mais avec des pincettes et un bon Tranxène pour rester calme.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

The Riot Club is not an excellent movie or spectacular for that matter, but it is well made and its story is well managed, therefore it is more comforting than it would seem at first.

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pijgogoJul 27, 2020

The Riot Club = Angry Privileged Club. The film portrays such realistic behavioral elements, so much so that it is truly unsettling to watch when it escalates. The real day modern Oxford may not be this way, but it certainly existsThe Riot Club = Angry Privileged Club. The film portrays such realistic behavioral elements, so much so that it is truly unsettling to watch when it escalates. The real day modern Oxford may not be this way, but it certainly exists elsewhere. This movie is good as a real life horror film that reminds us of many of the horrific things that are deliberately propagated with and through accumulated wealth, legacy, and white privilege.… Expand

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