Bypass

September. 14,2014      
Rating:
5.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Tim has no job, but Tim ‘works’, selling stolen goods... In the face of mounting internal and external pressure, how far will he go to keep his head above water and protect those he loves?

George MacKay as  Tim
Donald Sumpter as  Grandfather
Charlotte Spencer as  Lilly
Anton Saunders as  Fence
Benjamin Dilloway as  Greg
Lara Peake as  Helen
Matt Cross as  Lester

Reviews

Kattiera Nana
2014/09/14

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

... more
Karry
2014/09/15

Best movie of this year hands down!

... more
GamerTab
2014/09/16

That was an excellent one.

... more
SoTrumpBelieve
2014/09/17

Must See Movie...

... more
tuks-17185
2014/09/18

Laid back, self contained and simply an amazing film to enjoy with either loved ones or the whole family. family god mankind amazing literature espionage literacy amazing constructive criticism and a neck for the dark arts and return would have said amazing and excellent stuff sending a good vibe to those that return the loyalty and the favor.

... more
babakjalali
2014/09/19

The most urgent and necessary film to come out of the UK in quite some time. Having made the wonderful 'Better Things', Duane Hopkins had a lot to live up to but with 'Bypass', he has not only matched his debut feature, he has taken things a step further. With a great cast of actors and technically stunning, there is something very hypnotic about this film. Cinema can mean many things, but so few are displaying courage when taking on the responsibility of making a film. Above all, this is a film full of courage. If you choose to see one film this year of all years (particularly with the political events and elections in this country), make sure it's Bypass. Time will show that very few films manage to address issues the way that this poetic and eloquent film so vividly does.

... more
edmow
2014/09/20

This film is much more than a simple depiction of a criminal underworld. What it does very effectively (particularly George MacKay as Tim) is convey the emotions one might feel when in a position of weakness and faced with apparently insurmountable controlling forces, to be constantly "up against it", and the impact this has. The film is necessarily bleak, but is punctuated with occasional slightly more light-hearted moments, such as an affectionate exchange between Tim and his sister, and excitement such as the brilliantly filmed car chase. The shots of Tim, his girlfriend Lilly and their new-born baby towards the end of the film are hopeful and visually appealing. Overall I found this film engaging and insightful.

... more
claire-77021
2014/09/21

Is morality a luxury? Bypass provides the platform to reflect upon this. It's a film that at the moment may only be liked if the 'in crowd' say it's cool. It is cool. It's one of those films that in twenty years time film tutors will automatically suggest their more insightful students watch but why wait? It not only washes the viewer into its own world beautifully by its striking cinematography and sound score that slow dive may gleefully dive towards but more importantly it enables its viewer to think. It enables its viewer to ask why. It enables and instigates its viewer to empathize, really empathize, not feel moved then ten minutes out of the cinema lose the feeling and never remember why. Maybe that's too easy, maybe that's what society wants now, quick bursts of highs and lows with no consequence. Every action, even no action brings reaction. The question is, why aren't we pulling over and is morality a luxury? Personally I thought this film was one of the most important I've had the luxury of seeing for quite some time.

... more