directed by David Attwood
Firstly, I want to say that I haven’t read the book this film is based on, so my recommendation is purely about the adaptation. However, I really want to read it, because I believe the best about this film is the story, which would make an even bigger impact on me if I imagined everything in my head. What is it about? One day, Alexander Masters (Benedict Cumberbatch), a writer, meets Stuart Shorter (Tom Hardy), a homeless man addicted to alcohol. Somehow those two have a very interesting conversation and the writer becomes quite curious about Stuart. So much he wishes to find out more about his life and write a book about it. The man agrees and proposes to tell everything backwards, so the story was even more mysterious and exciting. And this is exactly what this film presents – Alexander writing a book about Stuart and learning everything about him from the end to the beginning. This book is considered a must-read by several institutions and critics and I absolutely understand why. Even though I haven’t read it, the story I’ve learnt from the adaptation is eye-opening. Unfortunately, I’m afraid the film itself could have been done better, so despite everything presented there, I couldn’t rate it higher. I don’t want to be too judgemental, but I honestly wish for a remake. Although I wouldn’t change the cast, because I believe both Benedict and Tom did an amazing job, especially Tom. He was so natural in such an unusual role that I had chills. So I really recommend you to see this film, because if you’re not planning to read the book, I believe you should still know the story. I guess it can actually change the way you perceive people, even those who, in the general opinion, deserve no respect nor attention. And if I get the book, I promise to edit this post and add my comment about it one day.
My rating: 7/10
S.
I have nothing to watch 