The Shadow of Violence
critic Reviews
, 94% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- 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.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSteve PondTheWrap
[Cosmo Jarvis] is quietly gripping as Arm.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRyan LattanzioindieWire
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.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreNick AllenRogerEbert.com
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.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreManohla DargisNew York Times
There is just enough ambiguity onscreen, particularly during the movie's early stretch, that the narrative machinery isn't too conspicuous.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSimran HansMonocle
This film is so visceral and wrenching.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreTim RobeyDaily Telegraph (UK)
It's Jarvis whose potential star power leaps out at you.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAndrew GaudionTHN
A live-wire drama sparking with soul thanks to an exceptionally great cast.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDennis SchwartzDennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
A bleak Irish gangster movie, filled with despair and a black humor.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNicholas BellIONCINEMA.com
A pair of lead performances from young notables Cosmo Jarvis and Barry Keoghan supply the requisite energy to keep the narrative rolling through the paces.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMel ValentinScreenAnarchy
Shakes off well-worn cliches and genre conventions and turns into a provocative, poignant character study.
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