Sightseers
Director: Ben Wheatley
Actors: Alice Lowe, Kenneth Hadley, Steve Oram
PlotChris and Tina, an awkward couple early in their relationship, embark on a seemingly idyllic caravan holiday across the English countryside. Their trip, planned by Chris to introduce Tina to his passion for England's unusual tourist attractions, quickly takes a dark turn when Chris's short temper and disdain for society’s conventions manifest in disturbing ways. Various incidents and encounters reveal Chris as a man capable of shocking violence, with Tina gradually being drawn into his malevolent actions, either through fear, fascination, or perhaps a darker side of her own nature.
As their journey continues, the couple's erratic behavior elevates from unsettling to downright horrific. Tina, initially portrayed as a victim of her overbearing mother and a mundane life, begins to embrace and even revel in the chaos brought by Chris's destructiveness. The line between their love for each other and their disdain for the world blurs, leading to increasingly extreme and dangerous situations. Relationships are tested, and moral boundaries are pushed to their limits, culminating in a chilling reflection on the pair’s true natures and their inexorable fate.
Writers: Alice Lowe, Steve Oram, Amy Jump
Release Date: 10 May 2013
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A gruesome, original black comedy that stands strong in British cinema, but its Blu-ray presentation lacks refinement in picture and sound quality.
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