Skeletons

July. 16,2010      
Rating:
6.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

In writer-director Nick Whitfield's black indie comedy, a pair of "exorcists" (Ed Gaughan and Andrew Buckley) with the power to rid people of their secrets agree to help a woman (Paprika Steen) whose daughter (Tuppence Middleton) is mute -- and whose husband is missing. Jason Isaacs co-stars as the mysterious Colonel, who seems to be calling the shots from the sidelines of the duo's shadowy enterprise.

Jason Isaacs as  The Colonel
Ed Gaughan as  Davis
Tuppence Middleton as  Rebecca
Paprika Steen as  Jane
Andrew Buckley as  Bennett

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Reviews

PodBill
2010/07/16

Just what I expected

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Marketic
2010/07/17

It's no definitive masterpiece but it's damn close.

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ChanBot
2010/07/18

i must have seen a different film!!

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ActuallyGlimmer
2010/07/19

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

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lizmock
2010/07/20

At first I thought this film was too bonkers even for me as the beginning was not easy to follow. However I persisted and the story fell into place. I eventually got into it and by the end loved it to bits. Whoever made this film should be very proud.I found the atmosphere a bit Jonathan Creek/ Dr Who / Amelie like, for example mysterious/fantasy/comic and even romantic. I thought it was beautifully filmed and brilliantly acted. I don't know how to describe the plot a couple of oddballs solving mysteries and finding themselves? It is set in modern day England but with some old fashioned twists. If you like unusual quirky films give this one a go.

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mw8421
2010/07/21

I was really surprised upon watching this film on the BBC. It was intriguing and highly worth a view. The casting was great, and considering the low budget, the filming was superb and really drew me in. The suspense really builds up in the film and so you really don't know what to expect as the film progresses. I loved the rapport between the two male leads. I think it is one of the best British films I have seen in years. It is a shame that it didn't reach a wider audience, although I guess the humour wouldn't be to everyone's taste. I'm going to recommend it to all my friends to check out. I hope the writer/director makes some more films.

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ZomComGod
2010/07/22

It starts off a bit loose - and as a viewer you are unsure as to how this film will develop. But you get involved in it soon enough. About half way through the film is when things start to pick up because at this point, you are certain of the key plot points. I mean, not everyone is as slow on the uptake as myself - but hey! There is a clever twist towards the later sections of the film (but I won't give too much away.I am just completely baffled by the ability of some people to come up with plot lines such as that! It is anything but shallow and has everything a good realist-fantasy film needs. I love the idea that the two or three men in the film try to make this abnormal occurrence into a plain and boring business. The level of comedy in this film is subtle, regular and does not distract from the film at all.Directing = All Round Excellent!

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saintorr
2010/07/23

I hope as many people as possible are given the opportunity to see this gem of an independent movie from a first time director. This is further proof that you do not need a massive budget or international superstars to make a genuinely interesting film that challenges and entertains at the same time.Someone told me this week that it is easier to get a film made than to get a film distributed. I don't know if this is true or not but I am delighted that people cared enough to get this film made and screened.Nothing about this film is conventional and it is difficult to describe it without giving too much away but imagine "Men in Black" made by Charlie Kaufman. Or "Don't Look Now" made by Terry Gilliam. That might give you some idea.We all have skeletons in our cupboards and these are the "Skeletons" referenced in the film's title. Don't expect crucifix-wielding exorcisms but prepare for a refreshing, intelligent suggestion of how people could look at their lives.This film is not perfect but is certainly worth searching out.

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