The story follows Jamie, a troubled young man with a birthmark on his face, which has left him feeling isolated and fearful, hiding from the world outside. He lives in the East End of London, an area notorious for its violent hooded gangs. According to news reports, the gangs are now wearing demon masks. But, one night, Jamie discovers the terrifying truth..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 114 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
✓ Stars: Jim Sturgess, Luke Treadaway, Clémence Poésy, Justin Salinger, Noel Clarke
✓ Director: Chris Gill, David Julyan, Pippa Cross, Jeremy Zimmermann, Paul Knight
The Heartless (2009) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Heartless (2009) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Heartless (2009) is staring with Jim Sturgess, Luke Treadaway, Clémence Poésy, Justin Salinger, Noel Clarke, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Chris Gill, David Julyan, Pippa Cross, Jeremy Zimmermann, Paul Knight juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.