"The gang's leader is Ronnie, played by Eddie Marsan, who unlike the others gets a voiceover, too, giving us a window into this veteran geezer's thought processes. Marsan serves up the world-weary grit demanded by the character with aplomb; he can do this stuff in his sleep. More of a revelation is Sam Claflin, having an enormous amount of fun as a proper wildcard, the kind of loose cannon whose impulsive nature guarantees trouble."
"Torchwood's Burn Gorman meanwhile turns in a splendidly oily performance as the accountant of the crew, while relative newcomer Tienne Simon in a quieter role gets a little lost by comparison. Perhaps Simon's part is a shade underwritten in comparison to the others, but it doesn't help that everyone is dialling it up to 11 as if they are trying to reach the back row of the main stage at the National Theatre."
A quartet of robbers hole up in a remote Dartmoor cottage after a heist, creating a tense, low-key chamber crime drama. Barnaby Roper, a music-video director, turns his hand to feature films with this grimy piece. Eddie Marsan plays Ronnie, the gang leader, and provides a voiceover that reveals the character's thought processes. Marsan delivers world-weary grit effortlessly. Sam Claflin plays a volatile loose cannon who relishes a rougher role. Burn Gorman gives an oily, memorable performance as the crew's accountant. Tienne Simon appears quieter and somewhat underwritten. The production often feels theatrical and Pinteresque. Digital release is 26 September.
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