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62 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: Hallam Foe is a troubled young man whose knack for voyeurism paradoxically reveals his darkest fears, and his most peculiar desires. Driven to expose the true cause of his mother’s death, he instead finds himself searching the rooftops of the city of Edinburgh for love. Featuring a lively soundtrack with Franz Ferdinand, Sons and Daughters and Orange Juice among others, Mister Foe is a darkly twisted, entertaining work of magical realism from one of the leading lights of the new Scottish cinema. (Magnolia Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Most entertaining comic drama with a great turn by Jamie Bell.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Matthew Sorrento
    60
    This Scottish film often pushes for realism, though its stylish tones fall back on whimsy.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    20
    Jamie Bell gives a watchable performance in this self-conscious, coming-of-age drama, though the film's overall effect is best described as David Lynch lite.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. JamesC
    8
    This was a pleasant surprise. Sure there are maybe a few holes in the story but it has many clever inventions (the treehouse, hallam's skill at climbing buildings and picking locks) and the actors keep us emotionally connected. Probably my favorite thing is the evocation of the gloomy, gritty glamor of Scotland, which I wish were in more films!… Expand
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  2. GuilhermeS
    8
    The most loving story about the most stranger character of the 21'th Century's movies.
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  3. JayH
    5
    I tried watching this movie on three occasions, and could not get into it at all. I found it painfully slow moving. I did finish it but was not impressed. Very well acted though.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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