The movie opens with a bang, as the head of a gang is murdered. Sam Riley plays Pinky, a thug who takes his revenge and starts dating Rose (Andrea Riseborough), a girl who has seen more than she should have. Essentially an intimate story centering on the relationship between Pinky and Rose, the film has the quality of an epic, while moving quickly and never letting the pacing slow down. As Pinky's girlfriend, Andrea Riseborough stands out amongst a terrific cast (including Helen Mirren and John Hurt) in a role that should get her some attention.
Several scenes in the film have the feel of a classic, in no small part thanks to the evocative and suspenseful score by Martin Phipps which mixes noirish Hermannesque tones, a sweepingly dark but romantic theme and thrilling drum sections to complement the visuals brilliantly. Shots are framed perfectly to maximize their visceral nature and the film feels involving from the first frame to the last. The climax could have been larger but the film ends on an unsettling note that feels fitting.
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