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The War Zone [1999]
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Bleak, as expected
Review date: 2008-08-19 Rating: 6 out of 10
Tim Roth's debut film as director is a claustrophobic family drama with an excellent cast and is memorably filmed around locations in Devon.
I came to this film knowing that the content of the plot (centering around a father abusing his teenage daughter) would mean it was likely to be a harrowing watch, and I was not wrong in that assumption. Ray Winstone and Tilda Swinton make a convincing if strange married couple, and the two young actors playing their children are revelations in their roles. The film is photographed brilliantly and scenes shot on the rugged coastline are excellent contrasts to the dark interiors. Ultimately, I am not sure whether anyone would come away from this film feeling uplifted in any way, but it does contain moments of raw drama which are worth seeing.
The transfer/picture is sharp and the extras include illuminating interviews on the casting and filming process from the actors.
Mildly recommended, but only if you can handle depressing films.
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Actor(s):
Freddie Cunliffe
Ray Winstone
Lara Belmont
Tilda Swinton
Kate Ashfield
Creators:
Ray Winstone (Primary Contributor)
Tilda Swinton (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: 4dvd
Manufacturer: 4dvd
EAN: 6867449002293
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-05-12
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 95 minutes