Former Dr Who star Billie Piper is a talented actress, who most recently starred in the highly praised tv series I Hate Suzy, which she developed with playwright Lucy Prebble, who also lends a bit of friendly support here on Rare Beasts, Piper’s feature film debut as a writer/director.
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This is billed as a comedy, but there are few if any laughs here. Dealing with mental health issues, it is often uncomfortable viewing. Sally Hawkins performance is full on with facial contortions and awkward body movements.
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Girls On Film, voted No. 1 Feminist Film Podcast by Stylist Magazine, are the latest in a programme of exciting digital events to be hosted by the BFI, available for free on the BFI YouTube Channel.
Read moreThis belongs to what could be called the British school of Miserablism, which tends to feature a downbeat story
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This has the makings of a good contemporary British style private eye film noir – a 21st century “Charlie Bubbles” perhaps? While having some really good elements though it doesn’t quite get hit the spot.
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Perhaps the beauty of this film, and many British films of a similar style, is that it is not afraid
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