The Shadow of Violence

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Robin C @RT85422717 Aug 16 Amazing performance from Jarvis and Barry quite gritty with a great story as the backdrop See more Jeremy W @RT04487536 Oct 30 Brilliant acting and great direction. See more Chris F @thechrisfigaro Oct 12 Excellent setting and theme for this film. But the main character ruins it. He's just a big blob, a walking, talking lump who does nothing throughout the entire film. Even when his son is being threatened by his boss, he just stands there. He's a horrible person, not very intelligent, and a terrible father. I don't mind flawed characters; I actually like them. But the problem is what the character does to confront or overcome those flaws. In this case, he doesn't. He tries to steal money for his ex and son to run away with, but that would have only made things worse and put a target on them. He even fails to get the money his son needs for proper care. And in the end, it doesn't even matter. His ex gets a job at the school anyway, while he just lies on the couch and dies. It might sound like I'm hating on the film, but this is really my only issue with it. See more Grant H @dj530 Oct 8 Indie films from Ireland seem to be on a never ending heater. Fantastic in every category, this film take an emotional toll on viewers, much as the life of the movie has taken a toll on its characters. Cosmo Jarvis is a budding star, and gives a memorable performance that is sure to be looked upon as one of his best. See more mcameronslp T @RT16999232 08/31/2025 Yes it’s slow and sad and thoughtful. It’s probably closer to a 4 than a 5, but I’m rounding up for Cosmo’s performance. It kept me engaged when not much does. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown 07/27/2024 Jarvis is an ex-boxer that's caught between doing crime for a drug family and trying to father an autistic boy. Sad. See more Read all reviews

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