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The Weekend Away (2022)
Above average thriller
I enjoyed this film. It's far from perfect as the continuity errors and goofs demonstrate. Thought the acting and script were believable and the director maintained a decent level of suspense throughout. My issue with the film and without giving anything away is that it's about 15 minutes too long. Anyone who has seen the film will know what I mean. It's here that the film loses it a bit. However still a good watch and worth my while seeing.
Plagi Breslau (2018)
Above average thriller
This was an above average thriller with a good plot. I found the acting of the lead actors very good but supporting characters were pretty one dimensional. Some genuinely suspenseful moments but quite gory in places. Much of the gore was unnecessary.
Ridley Road (2021)
5/10 Clichéd and unrealistic
There are some fine performances in this series - Kinnear, Tushingham and O'Casey but the script is full of clichés and stereotypes. The series starts with a strong first episode but the plot quickly becomes convoluted. Within a very short space of time and no training, Vivien (O'Casey) becomes an undercover operative. It all goes downhill from here as she turns super spy to try and gather evidence to expose Jordan's (Kinnear) fascist activities. The final episode is rather ridiculous as the makers attempt to build excitement and tension as the series reaches its climax. Ridley Road is a worthy attempt to highlight the issue of fascism and anti-Semitism in 60s Britain but shoots itself in the foot by virtually ignoring anti-black racism ( there is a token black character) and a script containing very stereotypical characters such as those played by Eddie Marsan and Tracy Ann Oberman. Ultimately disappointing.