A solidly written and acted Scottish Highlands thriller, Calibre gets so many things right. Jack Lowden absolutely kills it with his performance, showcasing the right emotions at the right time. He is ably supported by Martin, McCann, Tony Curran, and the rest. The film takes a fascinating look at suspicion and distressing guilt through its contrasting lead duo. Once it enters that harrowing zone, there's no looking back.
Writer-director Matt Palmer never loses his unyielding grip on the viewers, carefully mounting one thrill after another. Part of us wants the duo to escape because what they've done is accidental murder, but part of us also wants to see them pay for their deeds. It's this dilemma the writer-director successfully toys around with. Calibre is realistically grounded, never seeming implausible or ridiculous. That, coupled with the believable performances and Márk Györi's cinematography, makes Calibre a worthwhile thriller in my books.
Writer-director Matt Palmer never loses his unyielding grip on the viewers, carefully mounting one thrill after another. Part of us wants the duo to escape because what they've done is accidental murder, but part of us also wants to see them pay for their deeds. It's this dilemma the writer-director successfully toys around with. Calibre is realistically grounded, never seeming implausible or ridiculous. That, coupled with the believable performances and Márk Györi's cinematography, makes Calibre a worthwhile thriller in my books.