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Like Minds (Murderous Intent) (2006)

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A murder lifts the lid on some disturbing actions among the pupils at a well-respected school in this drama. Nigel (Tom Sturridge), a student at an exclusive British private school, has been found murdered, and police detective McKenzie (Richard Roxburgh) has been assigned to investigate. Alex Forbes (Eddie Redmayne), one of Nigel's classmates who was known to have little fondness for him, is a prime suspect and has been brought in for questioning; however, he refuses to cooperate, and Sally

PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Gregory J. Read

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2006 Wide

On DVD: Aug 14, 2007

The Weinstein Company

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Cast

Eddie Redmayne
Alex Forbes
Tom Sturridge
Nigel Colby
Toni Collette
Sally Rowe
Richard Roxburgh
Insp. McKenzie
Patrick Malahide
Headmaster
Kate Maberly
Susan Mueller
Jonathan Overton
Josh
Amit Shah
Raj
David Threlfall
John Colby
Cathryn Bradshaw
Helen Colby
Hugh Sachs
Rev. Donaldson

Critic Reviews for Like Minds (Murderous Intent)

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Armed with more imagination than most thrillers with teen protags, Oz-U.K. co-prod Like Minds is an intriguing whodunit centered on two privileged British schoolboys with an unhealthy interest in the Knights Templar.

June 4, 2007 Full Review Source: Variety

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Richard Kuipers

Variety

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For about 20 minutes, this psychological thriller seems to know what it's doing.

May 11, 2007 Full Review Source: Independent

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Independent

Quite, quite ludicrous in every way.

May 11, 2007 Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph

It's good stuff from Redmayne, but the plot unravels into muddle and absurdity.

May 11, 2007 Full Review Source: Guardian [UK]

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian [UK]

The type of film that will be looked back on as a notable starting point for its young star, Like Minds is a perfect showcase for his talent, but less so for writer-director Read, who allows the script to career out of control in the second half.

May 11, 2007 Full Review Source: Film4

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James Mottram

Film4

If great minds think alike, they'll be giving this one a miss.

May 11, 2007 Full Review Source: BBC

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Stella Papamichael

BBC

Toni Collette must have owed the director quite a favour.

May 11, 2007 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Anna Smith

Time Out

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Not your usual kind of murder mystery, it was a little slow moving, but really had depth to it and was really an interesting story, in an ?Inspector Morse? style investigation. An impressive performance from Toni Collette (who just seems to get better and better) and Eddie Redmayne who really gave the character

September 2, 2007