ThiefHott
Too much of everything
Neive Bellamy
Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.
Kimball
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
Babu Fits
I came in with very high expectations given all the positive buzz about this film. I went away very disappointed.
I guess they were going for "moody" and "atmospheric" but it was just boring and sloppily paced.
It is beautifully shot though, and for that alone I would recommend it to budding dps/film school types, but do not believe the hype.
lukeh23
Well I won't be getting this evening back. After reading the reviews I expected this movie to be either disturbing , shocking or somehow something out of the ordinary, perhaps twists and turns or clever spin maybe. What I got instead, was a slow moving film with an obvious plot, that played out to its obvious ending. It's one of those films, where you press the pause button to check how far you're in, to then see its a third of the way through and so say to yourself "oh c'mon do something, anything", yet it still continues to roll on with the same single tiered plot.
augustkellerwrites
From arresting visuals to piercing dialogue, Michael Pearce's Beast is a symphony of thrills and chills. Pearce's vision is crystal-clear as he guides us through a web of red-hot passion and ice-cold abuse. This vision is only elevated by the spectacular performance of the lead, Jessie Buckley, who vividly embodies these two sentiments and proudly drives the film. It can be difficult for a film to remain so thoroughly mysterious but the unity of all its working parts makes Beast a firm victory.While Beast may sometimes get bogged down in familiar plot-points, everything comes to fruition because the movie is ultimately playing a delicate game with our expectations. Greatly offsetting those familiar points are moments that turn everything upside. Displayed with expert craftsmanship (namely the scenic and cerebral cinematography), these moments create an air of true uncertainty. Authentic and raw, this twisted journey is one that will have viewers guessing until the very end. Brilliantly executed in a variety of measures, Beast is a ferocious yet gratifying ride.Writing: 9/10
Direction: 8/10
Cinematography: 9/10
Acting: 9/10
Editing: 7/10
Sound: 8/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 9/10
Effects: 7/10Overall Score: 8.1/10
VisualConnoisseur
The first part of the film sets up a tense atmosphere by keeping the main characters under a mysterious light. It appears that something great is about to be revealed. But as the time passes, it is clear that this movie wants to be something it is not. There are no surprises, no shock value, and no unexpected turns. The actors do their best to save the underwhelming narrative, but they can only do so much.Beast feels like an overproduced student film that doesn't have anything new to offer.
