Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Mystery & thriller, British Independent Film Awards 2014 Nominations. This was an excellent movie, very watchable, very "what's going to happen next' as the main character tries to make the best of a bad situation. Solid acting and so many surprises! By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Suffice it to say, the character grows more likable as she become moredesperate, and Peake, with her clenched jaw and sharp eyes, is outstanding in a movie not worthy of her talents. RosyClozy. Implausible storyline, littered with plot holes. KEEPING ROSY is a drama thriller about a woman who has to deal with the unexpected consequences of her responsibility for an accidental death. A career woman's (Maxine Peake) life is shattered after her company's board of directors betrays her. Starring Maxine Peake, Blake Harrison, Elisa Lasowski and Christine Bottomley. | Jul 11, 2014. The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for the next two weeks, February 27 to March 10, tease that Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) will grow increasingly suspicious of Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) and Victoria Newman's (Amelia Heinle) relationship. It didn't hate this.but way too much filler with her bonding with the housekeeper's baby - was tedious.and the ending was a bit abrupt and unsatisfying. The actors were all great, especially Maxine Peake, who continues to produce fabulous work. Genre: Drama, Mystery & thriller. LISTHollywoods 100 Favorite Films Revealed. I'll just start by saying that this movie is not for the average viewer, and if you are the superficial type, always in search of a simple and comfortable state of mind, then this movie is probably not for you. Jul 11, 2014. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 8, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 1, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to The 5 Most Anticipated Movies of March 2023. Don't get in arguments with people here, or start long discussions. I have no idea why the reviews for this film are so low. | Jun 27, 2014, Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 Maxine Peake, Blake Harrison, Christine Bottomley. Starring: Maxine Peake. Full Review And so her descent from lousy day to hellish ordeal begins. | Original Score: 3/5 Second act--starts to drag. Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) will be confronted about buying Tucker McCall's (Trevor St. John) debt. I watched this with no prior knowledge on the plot or reviews. | Jun 24, 2014. Try to guess what's going to happen next! FRESH chaos will descend upon the Love Island villa tonight as fans' favourite segment Snog Marry Pie returns. Following an altercation between Charlotte and Maya, Charlotte's life takes a darker turn setting off a chain reaction of events that see her life spiralling out of control. Like its protagonist, Keeping Rosy has its flaws but remains an impressive calling card for first-time feature director Steve Reeves and a refreshing change from low-budget British cinema's usual laddish crime flicks. Violence There is a scene in which two women are attacked by a man who delivers punches and a headbutt, and acts in a strongly threatening manner. I don't want to get into details and spoil it. It wasn't. Because the writing, acting and events are all so compelling, the scale seems rather insignificant. Watch trailers, read customer and critic reviews, and buy Keeping Rosy for $10.99. You're almost there! Directed by Steve Reeves | Jun 23, 2014. There I go, I didn't give anything away. Keeping Rosy. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Original Language: English. It is a well written and plotted piece of work which was constantly surprising us by it's twists and turns. It is another great example of the fabulous writers and actors we have in the film industry in the UK. Nor was there any point to the revelation that Peake had been having an affair with the man who got the promotion she was hoping for, it added nothing to the plot save to chew up a bit of time. The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers for the next two weeks are in. Amazing. Drama20161 hr 33 min 64% StarringMaxine Peake, Blake Harrison, Elisa Lasowski DirectorSteve Reeves Trailers The controversial challenge sees the contestants getting their own back on their I recorded this because Maxine Peake was in it and was so glad I did. Featuring crisp cinematography by former Academy Award-nominee and Harry Potter veteran Roger Pratt, Keeping Rosy is technically polished and visually pleasing. Third act--up and down (literally.) Copyright Fandango. Though this noir-ish nerve-jangler may not be her finest work to date, it stays gripping from end to end and should serve as a future calling card for director and star alike. But a fraught day at the office soon wrecks her cool composure when she is passed over for a high-powered promotion and unceremoniously fired. I love the way this film starts and how her choices change her life. Covering up a crime with more crime.all she had to do was call "911," and the dead housekeeper could have been explained away. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. A mixed bag of a film but it all averages out well for me with the cinematography and location - cool grays and Docklands glassy tower block vistas, hardly a soul around - - in a city of over 6 million. It's a tense gripping drama with a few surprises here and there. Don't bother watching this movie - it contains only pain and has a terrible ending. All she wants from life is to be cut a slice of the media agency she has devoted herself to building. Mobilesite. When Charlotte's life disintegrates, we follow her on a heart-racing journey of self-discovery, atonement and danger. Privacy Policy Directed by Steve Reeves If even only one person had reported her absence, there would be a strong likelihood that the police would have been involved early on, and would have been led straight to the scene of the crime. A cascade of everything going wrong. Available on. I like most things with Christine Bottomley in and really enjoyed this film. HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. Highly recommended if you like your drama nuanced, with no easy answers.. Regal All rights reserved. Keeping Rosy. When Charlotte loses her job, it sparks off an unpredictable series of events that will change her life forever, for better or worse. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 8, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 1, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to The 5 Most Anticipated Movies of March 2023. It is sometimes known as the Red Barb, and beginners . This is a film I will actually think about after viewing. | Original Score: 2/5 An easy 10 out of 10. In purgatory, DOOL spoilers say Kate Roberts Brady (Lauren Koslow) will have a tense encounter with Jordan Ridgeway (Chrishell Stause). For Charlotte, life is just how she wants it. The life of a high-strung business executive spirals into a world of violence, blackmail, and murder, when she learns she has been betrayed at work. Maxine Peake in particular shows fantastic acting range, shes able to stimulate both hatred and sympathy, usually at the same time, in many different points in the story. A whirl of conflicting emotions visible on her porcelain-pale skin, [Maxine Peake] makes her off-putting character credible and compelling. It suffices to say, Keeping Rosy is a pleasant break from those two categories. It contains characters that are either heartless, hopeless, or both combined. Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) will reunite with someone more pleasant as she seeks answers of her own. Seeing the name - a film I hadn't heard of - I decided to watch. Director: Steve . All in all, Keeping Rosy is one of the sleeper hits of this year so far. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. Learn more. From here, Peake's life spirals out of control and every step she takes to rectify her multiplying problems only makes her situation worse - as do the interventions of her estranged working-class sister (Christine Bottomley) and a scheming security guard (Blake Harrison). Coming Soon. This in mind, the film could be said to fall into that dreary and moody disposition that many British films fall into, as theres very rarely a moment of joy, jubilation or reprieve. Maxine Peake is a caricature of a childless, sharp-suited London career woman in Keeping Rosy. Reeves keeps the tension crackling, and Peake simmers with quietly magnetic screen presence. RT @Strawbbiamz: I DREW THIS MONTHS AGO I WAS RIGHT IN MY MAC BANANA LOVER THEORY hqkjqkejlakwkalskqklfks THIS WILL KEEP HAPPENING . Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! The life of a high-strung business executive spirals into a world of violence, blackmail, and murder, when she learns she has been betrayed at work. So affected, that this is actually my first ever review. The Rosy Barb ( Pethia conchonius) is a freshwater aquarium fish in the Cyprinidae family - which also contains the closely related Carp and Minnow groups. Film data from TMDb. There are no reviews for this film. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! His suspense devices work very well; the elevator, the tapes, the tape worker, and others. A wonderful script can take a film a long way. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! I have to say I was completely blown away by this film. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Director Steve Reeves. For one thing we're supposed to sympathise with this career woman who accidentally kills her cleaner in a fit of rage when she wallops the cleaner with a bottle of champagne the cleaner is carrying that Peake thinks is her own, only to later find out she was wrong. Suffice . An old-fashioned, quietly coiled thriller of things that could happen. Starring Maxine Peake, Blake Harrison, Elisa Lasowski and Christine Bottomley. GREAT use of a stall shower, though. Matters are further complicated when an innocent child becomes involved. Language There is strong language ('f**k'). If this had been real life, I would hate to be the policeman that has to work out what actually happened Its an enjoyable watch, though be warned, it will give you that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach. Starring Maxine Peake Blake Harrison Christine Bottomley Elisa Lasowski Sam Hoare. Characters well developed. And just what are the odds of a tightly wound sociopath like Charlotte meeting a full-blown psychopath like Roger in her hour of greatest need? Keeping Rosy has a well thought out plot by Mike Oughton and Steve Reeves that at the start feels almost ordinary, but as it goes along is twisted in just the right places to not only complicate Charlotte's life but also keep the audience guessing as to what the character will do and how she can regain the control she craves. Not to get fancy but this did have an allegorical ring to it. Genres. But it is packed with some very big surprises. The cast is small but excellent and it is gripping to the even more surprising end. I really enjoyed this awesome British movie. Maxine Peake (Shameless) stars as abrittle career woman whose whole life changes in a matter of hours starting from the point where she gets made redundant in this thriller that offers diminishing returns. and the Surprising, unexpected plot. Well acted, directed and written culminating in a powerful climax. As a result of this she quits her job on the grounds of constructive dismissal. As it is, all that happens is that things go from bad to worse, with no hope of anything getting better. | Jul 7, 2014. Brilliant Maxine Peake can play anything in films or theatre. Steve Reeves pilots a humble cast and a very tight script, while confined to only 3 or 4 different settings. Maxine Peake does a fine job of playing a seriously unlikeable character in this frosty, low-budget British drama. | Original Score: 3/5 Keep your comments focused on the film. How will she react when the careful structure of her existence comes crumbling down around her? 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games. Any spoilers should be placed in spoiler tags as such. You can write a review by pressing the "review" button above. Letterboxd Limited. It's almost a one woman show and just couldn't look away. I had zero inclination about this flick, definitely a thriller, and some unexpected happenings. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. does a masterful job of writing and directing. Rare that a film actually surprises me. Incredibly disappointing, extremely rushed, ending. Wow what a great film! Full Review People should just start watching themselves and see how it goes. Watched by Paul Morrison 30 Dec 2020, Rewatched by adelinemt 11 Dec 2020. In her sterilised bubble, Charlotte lives without emotional attachment, driving her career forward and taking pride in her immaculate city flat. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. I've just seen this in a network premier on BBC 1HD. Let's start with the action happening during the week of February 27-March 3. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter But there's no room for mistakes in Charlotte's world, and she's just made the greatest mistake of all. For a film to do that means it's worked. I read them before watching and was a bit unsure as to whether to go ahead and watch it or not. Independent. Other flaws include the trite, doom-laden score and plausibility problems, but the cinematography is elegant, and the plushly bleak residential sections in London's Docklands make for an inspired choice of location. Nearly believable because it is so unbelievable for a normal everyday person to have happen what happens in this flick. All Charlotte wants from life is to be cut a slice of the media agency she has devoted herself to building. Outstanding Maxine Peake in Keeping Rosy. She is also known as the Queen of Procrastination and the Psycho Mom of the Gacha Community. 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