Citadel
User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. Lambo442
    Jan 27, 2013
    6
    The opening to this film was fantastic but unfortunately it goes downhill quite quickly. The acting is pretty poor and the suspense/horror was spoiled for me by too much being revealed too soon. It's such a shame because it has a lot going for it. Very atmospheric with some bleak locations that really add to the sense of foreboding. A decent plot at it's core with a very disturbing concept and some brilliantly intense scenes. But the plot takes a dissapointing direction early on. I switched it off eventually. Would love to see more original, low budget films like this though… Expand
  2. NavQ
    Feb 1, 2013
    6
    It took me a while to get absorbed in this because I'm familiar with the area where this was filmed. Once I was into Citadel it was a bit slow but It's actually a nicely paced, moody horror that kept me interested throughout.

    The acting was pretty good all round, even the baby cried on cue, lol. James Cosmo (Braveheart, Sons of Anarchy) is the only person I recognised and his role as th    e heavy handed, ever swearing Priest seemed almost convincing but he was good. Aneurin Barnard played the most annoying of characters Tommy who I kept hoping would get killed in a particularly nasty way. Admittedly his acting was good it was just his role that I hated. The very attractive Wunmi Mosaku played the (almost) love interest well and I really hope I see more her in future.

    This was a nicely produced and well directed indie flik and all with minimum resources which is impressive. I hope Ciaran Foy, the writer/director does more features because this being his first he's done very, very well. Recommended.

    Score: 6.5/10    … Expand

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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Total Film
    Reviewed by: Rosie Fletcher
    Mar 1, 2013
    80
    [A] fresh, eerie twist on urban horror.
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  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Owen Williams
    Feb 25, 2013
    40
    Plenty of pungent ideas and a nice line in urban terror. The final product falls short of the best in Brit horror, though.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    Dec 6, 2012
    75
    This is a basic story, simply and directly told by Irish writer-director Ciaran Foy. He doesn't try to explain too much, he doesn't depend on special effects and stays just this side of the unbelievable.
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