Review of The Riot Club (2014) by Stephanie G — 22 Sep 2014

Vile, despicable toffs act accordingly. Political subtext as subtle as repeated punches to the face.

This review of The Riot Club (2014) was written by Stephanie G on 22 Sep 2014.

The Riot Club has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Randall King (194) for Winnipeg Free Press (342) on 09 Apr 2015

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By Tony P (976) on 09 Aug 2017

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By Matthew Lickona (530) for San Diego Reader (713) on 14 Apr 2015

Who's up for a little blunt-force social commentary about the haves and have-nots, set in the rarefied clime of Oxford University…

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By Tina H (107) on 06 Jan 2016

The pathetic club. Mindless nonsense. Was expecting more interest of being part of such a secret elite society…

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By Ola G (527) on 20 Sep 2016

Alistair Ryle (Sam Claflin) and Miles 'Milo' Richards (Max Irons), both with aristocratic connections, start their first year at Oxford University…

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By Neil G (160) on 27 Mar 2016

3.26.2016: Interesting at first, got dull later and too bloody…

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By Gaby G (41) on 26 Nov 2016

This movie is pleasantly fucked up. Its basically made for and about the ultimate rich snobs…

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By Michal C (25) on 17 Mar 2017

Although gruesome and disturbing, the movie was well made and very interesting. Kept me on my toes the whole time…

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By Des S (597) on 28 Feb 2016

This movie didn't feel like it developed any type of story and it was hard to watch at times…

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By Berni E (366) on 19 Aug 2015

Hard to give this movie a high score because its an appalling horror story really.....very believable, upsetting and disturbing…

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