Calm with Horses

  • 15 (UNITED KINGDOM)
  • 2020


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94 % Certified Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 49
Negative reviews 6
Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.5
Its technically impressive, boasting extraordinary performances, although as a crime thriller its less thrilling and more depressing as the inexorable .. Den Of Geek
3.1
While Jarvis puts a memorable mug to the scripts meditations, you have to squint too much to see director Rowlands signature on this broad idea of mac .. Rogerebert
2.0
Despite the claustrophobic entrapment in a violent and hyper masculine world, The Shadow of Violence is an ultimately moving morality tale announcing .. Indie Wire
4.5
But hanging around with the likes of Dympna, that isnt likely happening. Variety
4.0
If the film doesnt quite have the sharpness of John Michael McDonaghs best work in similar terrain, its a worthy companion piece, as dangerous and sop .. Time Out
4.0
This isnt you, Arm is told as he does the Deverses bidding, a phrase echoed in Ursulas heartbreaking declaration that you remind me of you sometimes y .. The Guardian
3.0
Perhaps the ending of the film is a little predicable, but a talented and well directed cast keep this movie motoring along, and Jarvis is a fierce sc .. The Guardian
4.5
As a statement of intent, its unequivocal: Rowland combines striking visual flair with razor wire character studies. Screen Daily
3.0
Douglas makes one bad decision after the next but rather than lose faith, Cosmo Jarvis expertly balances Douglas propensity for violence with his desp .. Collider
4.5
He single handedly elevates a film that would otherwise be a fest circuit footnote. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
But given the savagery of the beating you wonder if theres something else, something bigger, deeper at stake a mans humanity, the soul of a people. The New York Times
4.0
This pair have fallen into a life of shrugging violence and shady dealing because theres not much better on offer. Telegraph
3.0
The result is a portrait of trapped lives that, if it doesnt completely work, bodes good things for the future.
3.8
When somebody doesnt stay on the right side of the Devers family, he takes care of them. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Screenwriter Joseph Murtagh and director Nick Rowland (making his feature debut) dont see Douglas as a bad man. Mark Reviews Movies
4.0
The direction, by the novice Nick Rowland, is assured. Youve seen it before. But not like this. The Times
4.0
It struggles with its ending, but it earns a lot of credit before then. The Times
4.0
The story unfolds with naturalistic rhythms, never tipping into crime thriller cliches. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
But Arm, whos played by Cosmo Jarvis as a man who exudes hurt, not menace, isnt really welcome in his sons life as long as hes working as an enforcer .. The Wrap
4.0
Set in a bleak rural Ireland choked with mud and despair, Calm With Horses is a raw, atmospheric drama marbled with black comedy and bursts of shockin .. Flim List
4.5
The plot is predictable but Rowlands keen directionnever straying far from the increasing despair that engulfs his leading mans faceand Murtaghs poign .. Film Inquiry
4.0
Again, much of it rests on Cosmo Jarvis who doesnt just rise to the occasion with one of the best rising star performances of the year, but one of the .. Flickering Myth
4.5
He makes a memorable impression through violent streak and subtle manipulations over Arm, but also shows theres more depth to him than he lets on. Flickering Myth
4.0
This is an assured and intriguing debut feature that suggests theres plenty more to come from Rowland. Flickering Myth
4.0
He hurts people not because he doesnt like them, but because its his job. Flim Threet
2.0
What makes the journey inside this nightmare worthwhile is that its strong arming clan reliant on a reputation for taking its pound of flesh isnt quit .. The Film Stage
3.0
Cosmo Jarvis is hypnotically strong as a hulking, erratically tempered bruiser named Arm. The Irish Times
4.5
The elements of Calm With Horses that are successful are nauseatingly bloody, emotionally engaging, and unrelentingly tense. Pajiba
4.0
The flimsy story may be a tale as old as time but its tellers make it well worth investing yours. Hey U Guys
4.0
Its implied that he doesnt always understand what hes doing, but theres also a sense that he is also hiding the consequences of his violent acts from .. Cine Vue
4.0
The expectations for the showdown grow by the minute here; when it arrives its something of a disappointment and doesnt justify the set up that preced .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
The film laments the vortex like nature of criminal endeavour, and suggests that once youre in, theres only one way out violent death. Lw Lies
5.0
THIS visceral and compelling crime drama makes you wince at the brutal violence on display and introduces you to a future megastar. The Sun
2.0
A bleak Irish gangster movie, filled with despair and a black humor. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.0
Calm With Horses is uncompromisingly ugly and quietly heartbreaking, a meticulous picture of a family at war with the world and a man at war with hims .. One Room With A View
4.0
Because of his past, Ursula doesnt want to be around Arm going forward. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
A pair of lead performances from young notables Cosmo Jarvis and Barry Keoghan supply the requisite energy to keep the narrative rolling through the p .. Ion Cinema
4.0
The brutally realistic beating is a brave way to open this adaptation of Colin Barretts short story. Daily Star
4.5
Its filled with plot elements that, if youre familiar with stories about organized crime, youve seen a hundred times before. Washington City Paper
0.5
With a similar vibe of RTs Love/Hate, Irish viewers, I think, will enjoy this thriller. Film Ireland
1.5
The brutal beating Arm gives Fannigan proves insufficient to assuage the unquenchable bloodlust of the elder Devers. Screen Anarchy
2.0
If not for Cosmo Jarviss moving central performance, the film would be living in a shadow of itself. The Only Critic
4.5
What starts off as something rather predictable ends far more emotionally than anyone could have imagined and its down to Jarvis great performance. Battle Royale With Cheese
3.5
Its a taut movie and an enjoyable, albeit gloomy, watch that treads familiar ground but still feels authentic in its examination of honour and loyalty .. Entertainment Ie
3.0
Inspired use of location and strong performances all round, from Jarvis and Algar especially, but the relentlessly bleak tone and sense of hopelessnes .. Herald Scotland
4.0
However commendable and interesting that is, it all gets A Bit Much. Metro News
4.5
Jarvis is a compelling presence onscreen, bringing a clumsy warmth and innocence to his role, so that even as he beats men to a pulp, youre rooting fo .. Hot Press
4.0
A live wire drama sparking with soul thanks to an exceptionally great cast. The Hollywood News
4.5
Nick Rowland does an excellent job drawing out top rate performances from his actors. Louis Proyect
3.0
Calm With Horses is original, with images that stay in your memory, but its also extremely violent and emotionally bleak, and a very hard watch indeed .. Dogandwolf
4.5
It doesnt really matter how picturesque your surroundings are if you have nothing. MovieJawn
4.5
The strength of the film lies in its quietness when it concentrates on character dynamics. The plot feels a tad predictable and portrays a world of th .. Cineuropa
4.5
As brutal as it is touching, Rowlands film doesnt hold back on the violence.
4.5
Calm With Horses boasts an extraordinarily contained central performance from Jarvis, and a strong sense of place that brings new, real tensions to ol .. Vod Zilla
3.8
The Irish crime drama The Shadow of Violence delivers a bare knuckle blow to the heart thanks to a powerhouse performance by Cosmo Jarvis. The Oklahoman



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