Restless

I had been looking forward to this one ever since I saw the trailer on YouTube. Maybe my expectations were too high, but the whole thing just fell flat. Still, I stuck with it, hoping it would pick up. Instead, it veered so far into the absurd that it lost any sense of believability. The writing didn't do it any favors either, clunky, uninspired, and completely lacking the tension you'd expect from something marketed as a thriller.

The premise had real potential, but it never felt fully realized. I've had my fair share of sketchy, loud neighbors, so on that front, I could relate. But I kept waiting for the story to take a darker, more gripping turn, something that would make the desperation feel urgent or earned. Unfortunately, that moment never entirely came until at the end and even then it was just.. there. Sadly won't be revisiting this one.

The movie has some decent potential, but there's just not enough depth beyond the initial concept.

It starts out strong, then just sort of drags in the middle and tapers off with somewhat satisfying, but also a cop out resolution, and a cringe-worthy ending.

Imo the movie would've benefitted if it leaned more heavily into the dark and gritty, ominous atmosphere it had in the beginning.

It's also advertised as a thriller, but I'd say, apart from a couple of scenes, it's more anxious/angsty than thrilling.

I don't regret watching it, but it's not something I could see myself ever coming back to.

Just seen restless at an unlimited viewing . Had read a little Bit about it so decided to check it out . Do love a good British gritty drama and this film does not disappoint .

A recently orphaned middle aged lady whose son is at university . After her parents dying new neighbours move into the council house next door (also her parents old house ) the neighbour from hell. Loud, obnoxious, drug taking , loud music and lots of alcohol seems to be his life . And underage sex . New neighbour makes her life hell . Some great scenes and some real Insight into how situations can stress you and make you react how you normally Wouldn't . Defo worth a watch.

"Nicky" (Lyndsey Marshall) is a mild-mannered nurse who likes nothing better than a bit of classical music or the snooker on the telly. Her son has moved away and her parents, who used to live next door, have died. It's that vacant property that soon proves to provide the bane of her life when a new neighbour moves in - and boy does he like to party. She tries to persuade "Deano" (Aston McAuley) to tone it down a bit - even offers him some hand made chocolate (?) brownies, but he has no intention of behaving himself like a civilised person and soon she is at her wits end. Sleep deprivation, reduced to catching what she can in her car, even contemplating staying over with her well meaning (and expectant) old friend "Kevin" (Barry Ward) but this cannot go on. What can she possibly to do bring him under control? Well, you know what they say about a woman scorned? Well, keep her awake for long enough and muck about with her dog and you are bound to find out! Marshall works well enough as the put-upon character but the writing here is lacklustre and the audio mixing is downright poor at times. As the film proceeds, her desperation starts to lose it's potency and the story doesn't really get to go anywhere, it loses the little semblance of dark humour it had at the start and becomes something a little awkwardly implausible to watch. The denouement gives us a great example of fighting fire with oil, but this really just comes across as a good idea for a short feature that's over-stretched to ninety minutes. Does make you appreciate a good night's sleep, though!

Restless is a decent thriller film .The biggest positive was lyndsay m performance,she's just outstanding in the film. The sound design is very good and the screenplay is well written except the last 15 min which is the climax .I found the climax really disappointing ,after all the build up and the tone the film generated,climax is utterly bad and the film sinks there .overall for the first 1 hr you can definitely give it a try if you are a thriller film lover .As I mentioned the performance of lyndsay m itself makes it a great watch .Direction by jed heart is very good and background score adds to it.