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2018
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4.0
Told with a brutal efficiency that makes the most of its low budget, Calibre is a terrific drama thriller about suspicion and gnawing guilt.
Den Of Geek
3.5
If nothing here is exactly new, its the sheer, breathless precision and momentum of Calibres assembly that keeps it startling.
Variety
4.0
It makes for a work that feels simultaneously familiar and fresh, just like a good, solid bout of genre tweaking should do.
The Guardian
5.0
Palmer adeptly creates a suffocating atmosphere, all glowering wood panelled walls which seem to close in, and defeated looking hunting trophies.
Screen Daily
5.0
Here his expert cutting builds and maintains tension throughout, all the way to a bloody, grim finale of quite gut wrenching ferocity.
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
A striking Scottish setting doesnt save this generic slow, soft and anti climactic Deliverance knockoff.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
By the time the predictably loud and larger than life finale rolls around, Yogi Bear has certainly confirmed its place as a patience testing, headache ..
Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Calibre: Conclusion Calibre is a confident thriller that constructs tension effortlessly.
Film Inquiry
4.5
Presently, its narrative weight unbalances the overall emotional arc of the film.
Firstpost
4.0
Calibre is a thriller, but one thats rooted in reality rather than the fantastical or absurd; edgy and tragic.
Cine Vue
4.0
The stripped down minimalism of the tale adds to its intensity, every moment contributing something essential, be it advancing the story or racking up ..
Star Burst Magazine
4.5
The movie hits Netflix fresh off winning best British film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Daily Dot
3.5
Excellently shot and acted, and gutsy enough to not cop out when it counts (no spoilers here, I promise), Calibre is one of the years best genre effor ..
The Ringer
4.0
What gives Calibre its power in the end, however, is its relentless momentum and a moral heft that should leave you uneasy as the credits roll.
The Skinny
3.5
Once it gets going, the film generally doesnt ease up, and the ending avoids the trap of losing steam once the nature of the action shifts from parano ..
Alternate Ending
3.5
The locals, sporting thick beards, thick accents, and even thicker sweaters, welcome the two buddies to their sleepy community with a combination of r ..
Thril List
3.8
Grim drama with a tense emotion vehicle that can hold any viewer hostage. .
3.5
Palmers sharp writing and tight directing keep you at arms length so youre constantly at the edge of your seat trying to decipher who knows what.
Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
CALIBRE is not a complicated film, but it is an engaging and intelligent one. It is clearly aware of the tropes that have blighted similar films, know ..
4.0
This is a taut film, with a simple plot that doesnt try to overcomplicate matters, and which more than makes up for its predictability with stunning l ..
Cineuropa
4.5
A completely unexpected, twisted film that builds tension in terrifying fashion, leaving you mentally drained and conflicted by the end.
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