Keeping Rosy

I have to say I was completely blown away by this film. So affected, that this is actually my first ever review. I hadn't heard anything about it, and I'm glad I didn't. Dark, bleak and shocking, it's not an easy film to watch by any means. Superbly directed with an understated hand, the viewer is drawn into the clean, sterile and ultimately lonely world of 'Char'. Maxine Peake was just outstanding in her portrayal of a career woman, with nothing in her life but her job, and when she loses that, her life starts to spiral out of control. I usually hate 'career women are bitter and empty' type films, but not once did I not believe in her. She isn't some stereotype, but a real person, living a real life, rich in money, yet poor in the things that make life worth living. Sure, she's not a sympathetic character to start with but as she loses control she discovers her own humanity. The last minutes of the film left me open mouthed with shock, and yet oddly satisfied. Highly recommended if you like your drama nuanced, with no easy answers..

I really enjoyed this awesome British movie. Without getting into spoilers, there's a massive, oh- my-Gosh twist in the first 10 minutes that sets in motion a crazy and tragic chain of events.

Awesome acting from Maxine Peake, her self-absorbed character makes it hard to root for her, but she grows more likable as she gets more desperate, and I found myself willing her on. This tense and electrifying movie is outstanding in some areas, hard to watch in other places but I guarantee you that with all the plot twists it stays gripping from beginning to end, and doesn't let go for a second.

Keeping Rosy has an awesome plot, and cool acting performances, but it seems strange that there wasn't more hype surrounding this electrifying movie, it should have been a breakout success. Go see it if you can

Seeing the name - a film I hadn't heard of - I decided to watch. Of the 5 reviews I have just read 4 of the 5 tally with my feelings: the one that doesn't actually complains about what makes this film absolutely stunning. This film isn't a gore-fest, has barely any violence, very few characters and a very simple story line; on two occasions I was almost reduced to tears; I had my heart in my mouth and almost stopped watching at one point as I was starting to get traumatised (OK, a bit of an exaggeration...but crazy!). Anyone with children will know exactly what I mean. For a film to do that means it's worked. An easy 10 out of 10.

One mistake I make sometimes before watching a movie when it comes up on Sky Movies is to read reviews. People should just start watching themselves and see how it goes. This was an excellent movie, very watchable, very "what's going to happen next' as the main character tries to make the best of a bad situation. I didn't find it scary at all, and I'm quite squeamish, some places had classed it as horror. It wasn't. It's a tense gripping drama with a few surprises here and there. And there was no bad violence gore or anything of the sort. There was an element of comedy in parts, maybe unintentional. I also found many reviews were negative about the main character which I disagree with. I wish it was slightly longer. Thoroughly recommended, Ms Peake was fabulous as usual

Oh dear, a simple confrontation that starts an avalanche. If this had been real life, I would hate to be the policeman that has to work out what actually happened... Its an enjoyable watch, though be warned, it will give you that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach. I enjoyed it; it was not complicated, no having to remember a whole load of characters, just a cautionary tale of someone who, when in a hole, should have stopped digging...

Oh and great acting by Maxine Peake.