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The Shadow of Violence presents a grimly effective portrait of one man's struggle with divided loyalties, elevated by standout performances from a stellar cast.
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Despite the claustrophobic entrapment in a violent and hyper-masculine world, 'The Shadow of Violence' is an ultimately moving morality tale announcing a confident new voice in international cinema. July 31, 2020 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Despite the claustrophobic entrapment in a violent and hyper-masculine world, 'The Shadow of Violence' is an ultimately moving morality tale announcing a confident new voice in international cinema.
Ryan Lattanzio
While Jarvis puts a memorable mug to the script's meditations, you have to squint too much to see director Rowland's signature on this broad idea of machismo. July 31, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
While Jarvis puts a memorable mug to the script's meditations, you have to squint too much to see director Rowland's signature on this broad idea of machismo.
Nick Allen
There is just enough ambiguity onscreen, particularly during the movie's early stretch, that the narrative machinery isn't too conspicuous. July 30, 2020 | Full Review…
There is just enough ambiguity onscreen, particularly during the movie's early stretch, that the narrative machinery isn't too conspicuous.
Manohla Dargis
It's Jarvis whose potential star power leaps out at you. April 16, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
It's Jarvis whose potential star power leaps out at you.
Tim Robey
The direction, by the novice Nick Rowland, is assured. You've seen it before. But not like this. March 16, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
The direction, by the novice Nick Rowland, is assured. You've seen it before. But not like this.
Kevin Maher
Lots of little worthwhile elements, mainly performances from Cosmo Jarvis and Niamh Algar. March 12, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Lots of little worthwhile elements, mainly performances from Cosmo Jarvis and Niamh Algar.
David Jenkins
The Shadow of Violence has interesting things to say about violence and, ultimately, how far you would go for your family. August 3, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
The Shadow of Violence has interesting things to say about violence and, ultimately, how far you would go for your family.
Alan Ng
By confronting its inherent moral complexity, the film develops an undercurrent of sympathy beneath the testosterone-fueled, predictably brutal surface. August 1, 2020 | Full Review…
By confronting its inherent moral complexity, the film develops an undercurrent of sympathy beneath the testosterone-fueled, predictably brutal surface.
Todd Jorgenson
The kind of raw, indie gem that is easy to overlook. July 31, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
The kind of raw, indie gem that is easy to overlook.
Kiko Martinez
The Irish crime drama The Shadow of Violence delivers a bare-knuckle blow to the heart thanks to a powerhouse performance by Cosmo Jarvis. July 31, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
The Irish crime drama The Shadow of Violence delivers a bare-knuckle blow to the heart thanks to a powerhouse performance by Cosmo Jarvis.
Brandy McDonnell
Guided by first-time feature director Nick Rowland, each actor creates their own riveting interpretation of our flawed, beautiful humanity... July 31, 2020 | Full Review…
Guided by first-time feature director Nick Rowland, each actor creates their own riveting interpretation of our flawed, beautiful humanity...
Noah Gittell
Built around an incredible central performance by Cosmo Jarvis, with great cinematography and a propulsive soundtrack by Blanck Mass, this film is worth seeking out. July 31, 2020 | Full Review…
Built around an incredible central performance by Cosmo Jarvis, with great cinematography and a propulsive soundtrack by Blanck Mass, this film is worth seeking out.
Fiona Underhill
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