
Variety
What began as a self-contained allegory on open class warfare becomes a showcase for stylistic anarchy, wherein the ensuing orgy of sex and violence serves to justify a near-total breakdown of cinematic form.
Full reviewTom Hiddleston leads this retro-futuristic, dystopic thriller directed by Ben Wheatley (Kill List) about a gigantic high-rise building that descends into primal chaos when a class war breaks out. Co-stars Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller (American Sniper) and Elisabeth Moss (Top of the Lake). Based on the novel by the awesome J.G. Ballard.
What began as a self-contained allegory on open class warfare becomes a showcase for stylistic anarchy, wherein the ensuing orgy of sex and violence serves to justify a near-total breakdown of cinematic form.
Full reviewThe movie ultimately feels both too glib and too hermetically sealed to resonate beyond its chaotic interiors.
Full reviewBallard’s concept is meticulously, lovingly recreated, like a museum exhibit of itself.
Full reviewOn screen, "High-Rise" is curiously inert. The themes don't resonate, and the story lags and lumbers.
Full reviewWheatley has made High Rise his story, instead of Ballard’s. That’s fine – but, unfortunately, it’s a less interesting take.
Full review"High-Rise" is a stubborn, incoherent wreck of a movie, and I mean that as fairly high praise. You won't follow everything that happens, but you may feel weirdly at home.
Full reviewRarely have so many classy ingredients added up to such a muted, muddled, multi-story mess.
Full reviewSome of the scenes are eye-popping, and the editing and soundscape are expertly done for the budget. Wheatley and the cast are clearly having fun, and you will too, in a grisly kind of way.
Full reviewHigh-Rise is available to stream in Australia now on Google Play and Apple TV and SBS On Demand.
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