Julien Gobinet

Say what? I'm all for the abolition of the death penalty, but this film had the emotional weight of an overbudget student film. The acting was hammy - why cast an English actor as an Alabama DA? Why?? Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx looked like they were going through the motions of a Hallmark script, and we don't really get to know anyone else especially well. And then I made the mistake of looking at what the critics have to say... they're lapping this up! Nom nom nom. Don't get it at all, this subject deserves something better than a movie of this calibre. Looks like it was rushed together without enough substance to carry it for 2 and a half hours.

I have no words except to say: this is easily one of the greatest pieces of film I have ever seen and everyone should watch it.

Bianca was one of the most trite characters I have ever seen in a Hollywood movie. It turned my stomach.

not a sci-fi fan or a particularly big watcher of horror movies but this film gave me goosebumps. Love seeing so much cross-pollination in cinema today. I'm sure everyone wants to see a part 2, but assuming that doesn't happen, more work from this director duo would do the trick!

of all the things this is the best thing ever

This was a surprisingly good creature feature; easily one of the best ones I've seen. Highly recommended.

post-noir-ish crime fantasy set in gotham. looks beautiful and features strong performances from lead and secondary characters. thoroughly enjoyed it in spite of the flashes of mediocrity.

Beautiful, understated, dignified piece of film. Recommended if you can find it.

I also think that professional critics got this film twisted. I have been a frontline careworker for people with autism for the best part of a decade. Maybe someone someday with my experience will read this review and know why this struck such a chord. The kid actor did a great job and I love the idea that this film is a metaphor for fighting for the defenceless, even though it probably wasn't intended to be! Thanks Bruce.

Excellent movie. Philosophical and sinister but without being too heavy. Highly recommended.