Paddy Considine who can bring us such warmly lovable characters on the screen as an actor here write and directs a story that pleads for us to look at just how low people can go - and still survive. It is shocking to watch but once the film begins the power of the story and the brilliance of the actors who bring it to life it is impossible to pause for breath.
Joseph Peter Mullan is a grizzled, isolated, drunk widower whose anger at the world is so close to the surface that he lashes out at the slightest provocation - even to the point of brutally killing his own beloved dog at the opening of the film - a fact that makes the audience loathe him form the start.
He lives alone, occasionally visits his only friend who is dying from cancer, and ha a connection with a kid across form his flat, a young boy Sam Sammuel Bottomley who is forced to sit out on the sidewalk while his mother Sian Breckin cavorts with her current boyfriend Paul Popplewell who keeps his pitbull dog close by.
In a matter of a few days Joseph has not only beaten his dog to death, but he has also crushed the windows of the Paskistani bank where he abuses the owners, and in a pub pool hall he severely beats three mouthy boys who taunt him.
Having no place to hide Joseph walks into a charity second hand store run by Hannah Olivia Colman ,a seemingly evangelical church woman who takes pity on Joseph and prays for him despite the fact that Joseph is atheistic. As the story unfolds we discover that Hannah is also a profoundly sad woman, her smarmy husband James Edie Marsan is abusive: Hannah is afraid of him and turns to drinking to escape her loathing of James.
James spies Hannah with Joseph, threatens her, and rapes her, urinates on her, and destroys her organs with broken glass so that she is sterile. Hannah attempts to leave James, gets drunk, is beaten more, and finally ends up with Joseph as her only friend and Gilead. When Hannah and Joseph seem equally at risk of violence, inflicted on self or by others, events become tense and suspenseful, and desperate though the characters are, we care about them and wonder what will happen between Hannah and Joseph when she leaves James for the drunken widower as the safer bet.
Once the playing field is even between Joseph and Hannah things change and we realize how desperately at the bottom of the pit they are. What happens form that point most be seen afresh to appreciate the ending. There is some comic relief provided Joseph's drinking scraggly-haired drinking partner Tommy Ned Dennehy and some songs and dancing at the funeral when Joseph's friend dies, but the overall film is bleak and in the hands of lesser actors than Peter Mullen and Olivia Colman it may not have worked.
But Considine's writing and direction along with the brilliant performances of these tow actors produces a film that is one of the finest of the year. This is cinema at its darkest and we should see films like this to realign our own perspectives about how life can be severely difficult. Grady Harp, April It's the acting. Actor Paddy Considine's directorial debut has an actor's aura about it: the characters are the story, and in this case the central character, anti-hero Joseph Peter Mullan is an uncontrollably angry working-class Brit from Leeds who beats two dogs to death in between humans he bloodies up.
As his foil, Hannah Olivia Colman is the essence of kindness, bonding with Joseph in her thrift shop but suffering physical abuse from her middle-class husband, James Eddie Marsan , who urinates on her, beats her, and rapes her.
In Considine's world, anger and violence have only a brief respite, for instance when Hannah and Joseph attend a pub party in honor of Joseph's best friend's death. Otherwise, cruelty rules with a bit of redemption in Hannah. Even that notion is ironic given the denouement of the story. Considine takes Mike-Leigh-like kitchen sink realism to a new level, almost as if he were parodying the venerable Brit staple. But, no, this is the real deal of aggression, and Mullan is close to perfect as the angry old man who could be redeemed if he had the moral strength.
While misanthropy dominates this bleak landscape, it's the acting that makes it all enjoyable. It's tough out there, dinosaurs of all kinds troll for heads and hearts. Paddy Considine is a superb actor, and has made his reputation in large part through appearing in the brilliant films of Shane Meadows; so perhaps its unsurprising that he elicits fine, subtle performances from his cast Ken Loach veteran Peter Mullan, and Olivia Colman in his debut film behind the camera, 'Tyrannosaur'.
In places, the film is almost apocalytpically bleak - there are bad people in this world, but some of the characters here appear completely irredeemable. The central characters, however, are beautifully, tragically human.
This isn't ultimately a surprising film; but it's still a convincing and moving portrait of people whose lives have not run according to plan. Some films thrill you, some scare you, some make you laugh. You choose which one depending on how you want to feel. Tyrannosaur is a fantastic movie, but you have to be in the mood for it. It's not a feel good type of film. It's gritty, nasty, dark, but ultimately uplifting in a sad sort of way.
The main character, Joseph, is introduced to us as he kicks his beloved pet dog to death, smashes a Post Office window and gets into a fight with some youths in a pub. And he's our 'hero' - he's the guy we're expected to root for. If you don't like the sound of him already, you're probably not going to enjoy his tale. He's not the most sympathetic of characters.
Olivia Coleman best known for her comedic roles, such as 'Sophie' in Peep Show is outstanding, showing just what a versatile actress she is. Some people have criticised it as 'yet more British miserablism. It is pretty miserable. That's why if you're looking for something cheery, it's not for you. However, if you're willing to see just how depressing some people's lives are, you'll be glad you did - I'm guessing not many people are as trapped in such a downward, self-destructive spiral as the two central characters.
If nothing else, you'll be glad you're not them. Oh, and don't get your hopes up about seeing giant dinosaurs - it's a metaphor - Jurassic Park, this isn't. Tyrannosaur was a tough and sometimes brutal film to watch. It's unsettling to watch both of these characters unravel. The best thing about it was the performances. Peter Mullan was great, but it was Olivia Colman who really stood out. Her character transformation was completely believable, and she was a powerhouse.
To me, she was the driving force behind this film. The film takes some really unexpected turns in her character's arc, and by the time its over, it felt more like her film than Mullan's. As of now, she stands as one of the best performances of the year, and I hope many people take notice. Overall, definitely recommended, especially for Colman. Having done some of his best work with director Shane Meadows, it's no surprise that first-time director Paddy Considine turned to the darkest areas of the human soul to find a story that is both violent and romantic, without ever confusing the two.
We first meet him being thrown out of a pub following an unseen altercation, after which he kicks his dog to death in the street in a blind rage. Further anti-social behaviour sees him end up in a charity shop owned by God-fearing Hannah Olivia Colman. Joseph is abusive and possibly dangerous, but she decides to help him anyway. Hannah's apparently comfortable middle-class life is at odds with the tougher upbringing experienced by Joseph, and he initially scolds her for it.
Yet as the charity shop evolves into something of a safe haven for Joseph, he comes to learn that Hannah's marriage to James Eddie Marsan is an abusive one, and that she has her own demons to face. The film certainly doesn't pull its punches. From the opening scene of witnessing the protagonist of the story brutally kill his own animal to a graphic rape later in the movie, Tyrannosaur is uncomfortable viewing but is never out to simply shock.
The character of Joseph was based on Considine's father, but rather than being a carousel of unpleasant experiences torn from the directors memories, the film instead ponders whether a life wasted can be redeemed. Joseph and Hannah may seem to be complete opposites, but their shared disappointment in the life they have led and the suffering they have endured makes for a romantic bond that is both believable and profound. The relationship is given extra weight by the performances of the two leads.
Mullan is uniformly excellent in a type of role he has done before, but Colman, who was up to this point of her career mainly known for her comedy work, is a revelation. An impressive debut work from an actor I have admired since I first saw him back in ' Review: I really didn't know what to expect from this film because I only had seen it in a advert, but I am glad that I watched this well written movie with great performances from the actors and an emotional storyline that gives you a deep insight into the world of a man with a bad temper.
You really do feel for the characters throughout the movie and when the story unfolds, you realise that Hannah is just as bad as Joseph. There are other parts to the story which makes it interesting and I liked that it showed that there was a human side to Joseph although he does go of the rails quite often.
Hannah was a great addition to the storyline who also has her own problems which was why the two main characters really had great chemistry which was shown in the film. A Great Watch! Round-Up: I know that the movie is pretty old and that there isn't any massive actors in the film, but you should definitely give it a go.
It's a very deep emotional drama which is quite explicit but very well made. Peter Mullan is very believable in his role and was pretty scary in some scenes, which the role needed. Olivia Coleman has been in many TV dramas and she had a role in the Iron Lady so she is obviously not a major player in Hollywood, but her part in this movie wouldn't have worked without her. I recommend this movie to people who are into there emotional dramas about 2 characters who are going through a bad time in there life.
Although the contours of first-time director Paddy Considine's Tyrannosaur are bleak and unforgiving, underneath the film's excess of anger lies what the poet Anne Sexton called so aptly "the awful rowing toward God. Like the film Dead Man's Shoes in which Considine gave what is arguably his best performance as an actor, Tyrannosaur is a work of unnerving intensity and brutal realism, yet, in spite of its intermittent violent acts, is a surprisingly quiet film that has moments of warmth and humor, especially in Joseph's interaction with a little boy that lives next door.
The poet Rumi says, "a rose's rarest essence lives in the thorn," but at first all we can see is the thorn. In the film's opening scene, we meet Joseph in a state of drunken rage kicking his dog to death shown off camera as Cinematographer Erik Wilson surrounds us with the grimness of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.
We do not learn specifically the source of Joseph's anger, but it is suggested that he feels guilty about how he treated his late wife. Following a series of violent outbursts in which he shatters the window of an Indian clerk who had made a few critical remarks directed towards him, and an encounter with three young men at a pub that he berated for making too much noise, he wanders into a thrift shop run by Hannah Olivia Colman , a kindly-looking clerk who, seeing his anguish, offers to pray for him.
Her reward, however, is a tirade against her religion, how she has escaped from facing the poor, and how meaningless it is for her to try and comfort him. Deeply hurt by this, she returns home only to be confronted by her abusive husband James Eddie Marsan , a sick individual who preys on weaker, vulnerable people. Accusing her of infidelity he physically attacks her, causing visible bruises to her face.
Hannah pretends to Joseph that her bruises are the result of a fall, but he knows from experience that there is more to her story. Accepting Joseph's apology for his previous rant, she turns to him for protection and agrees to go to the hospital with him and say a prayer for a friend Robin Butler , who is near death.
This is not the start of a Hollywood-style romance in which everything neatly comes together at the end, but is only the beginning of the painful realization of two troubled souls that they need each other. Marked by exceptional performances by Peter Mullen My Name is Joe and by Olivia Colman, who was heretofore known only as a comic actress, Tyrannosaur is difficult to watch and emotionally draining, yet is about real people who slowly begin to discover a sense of their inner strength.
While the film does not offer easy solutions, it allows us to discover, in the darkness of our own being, the power to face our demons, knowing that redemption does not lay in revenge, but only in acknowledging and taking responsibility for our actions that may have caused harm to others. TheMovieDiorama 28 October The Tyrannosaurus Rex was supposedly both apex predator and pure scavenger, a creature with vastly powerful jaws that vanquished the innocence of flora and fauna.
Considine's directorial debut depicts the uncompromising wake of destructive behaviour. The hollow remains of melancholic shells, optimistic perspectives absorbed by choleric tendencies of begrudged souls. The bitterness of tainted realities corrupting the individuals who follow faith. The helpful aiding the helpless. A religious follower, Hannah, working at a charity shop, offering solace to a detestable man, Joseph.
A racist. It's not something i do, but i found i was talking to myself and saying a prayer. I don't even believe in all that shite, as you well know. There's things i want you to know. I know you asked me once about why i went in the shop but i never told you. I didn't go in there looking for God. I just went there because apart from Sam, you were the only fucker that smiled at me around here.
And i wanted it. I wanted it to soak into me and brighten me up. I thought you were beautiful. I just wanted to look at you. That's all. Didn't want to know you, because i knew that if i got to know you, you'd have your own shite, you wouldn't be perfect and i didn't want that feeling ruined. I'm signing off now. My address is on this letter so you can write to me if you feel like it. No pressure. Just give me a sign to tell me you are well.
Your friend. Sign In. Play trailer Director Paddy Considine. Paddy Considine. Top credits Director Paddy Considine. See more at IMDbPro. Trailer International Trailer. Photos Top cast Edit. Peter Mullan Joseph as Joseph. Jag Sanghera Gurav as Gurav. Mike Fearnley Dan as Dan. Paul Conway Terry as Terry. This dinosaur used its 60 serrated teeth , each about eight inches long, to pierce and grip flesh, throwing prey into the air and swallowing it whole. To keep itself from overheating while crushing prey with its mighty jaws, the giant animal had vents in its head to help its brain stay cool, similar to those found in alligators.
Tyrannosaurus rex was also adept at finding its prey thanks to a keen sense of smell. While scientists have known for a while that this dinosaur devoted large portions of its brain to processing smell, studies have recently revealed that T. This powerful snout also likely helped T. Not everything about Tyrannosaurus rex was fierce, however. This dinosaur had unexpectedly puny arms, and the function of these little limbs is a source of debate among scientists. Others argue that T.
And while they had strong thighs, these dinosaurs were not speedy. They could only walk briskly at up to 12 miles an hour —likely not fast enough to chase a speeding Jeep, as depicted in the movie Jurassic Park. Using biomechanical models, scientists have theorized that if these heavy animals moved any faster, they would have shattered the bones in their feet. Tyrannosaurus rex had a life expectancy of about 28 years.
In January , a study of the fossils of Nanotyrannus —a smaller tyrannosaur that was believed to have lived alongside T. In spite of all its advantages, T. We are a puzzle that we do not understand. That is why we need others, but most importantly, God. Paddy Considine directs a short array of characters in an extremely depressing film.
The film is honest and very real, so those looking for an idealized story proceed with caution or stay away. Edgar C Super Reviewer. Feb 26, A devastating, emotionally exhausting film, directed and acted with such humour, sadness, and terrible beauty. A really unforgettable film. Paddy Considine is fantastic.
Louis R Super Reviewer. Jan 05, The shocking, gut-wrenching first 60 seconds continues on through the end. What makes it bearable to watch is that all of the aggressors are just as horrified by their own actions. There is no redemption found here, just a coping self-awareness of the controllable contributing factors. Matthew S Super Reviewer.
Aug 01, Originally designed as a short, I can't help but feel it would of been better that way. The feature length 88minutes although still short begins to feel irksome. The performances were good and the script was an interesting, very subtle idea, but it could only go so far before I felt as if I stopped caring for the unlikeable, miserabalist characters. As most films of this genre have the cinematography was designed to feel realistic and increase the feeling of verisimilitude, it felt a bit like 'Snowtown' in that sense, but not as well done.
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