Thursday 30 March 2017

Modern life and the apocalypse of excess

High-Rise (2015)

Directed by Ben Wheatley this film based on the novel of the same name stars Tom Hiddlestone, Jeremy Irons, Seinna Miller, Luke Evans and Elisabeth Moss. In the 1970s a doctor moves into a high tech tower block in London.

Equal parts brilliant and bizarre this film is a great social commentary which is as relevant today as it was when it's source material came out in 1975. The plot shows the break down of a society of excess as they turn inwards and against each other. There is plenty of dark comedy and as with any great British film an obsession with class. I loved the direction which perfectly fits the narrative and offers some great cinematic moments given the budget the film was made on.


5/5

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