Review of Beast (2018) by Steve H — 25 May 2018
This film attempts to penetrate the outward persona of two characters, Moll and Pascal, with violent dispositions who are romantically attracted to one another. Their bond is further reinforced as they become social outcasts within their isolated community on the Channel island of Jersey.
The film explores something dark and deeper lurking behind Moll's and Pascal's rough and practical outward appearances but the film achieves this for only Moll as she ultimately comes to terms with her past. As for Pascal, one is left wondering whether he is actually guilty of the senseless serial murders on the island or simply an outsider. Moll is convinced otherwise and forces an anticlimactic and somewhat unconvincing ending.
The rustic island scenery and the musical score work well as a backdrop for this low key psychological thriller.
This review of Beast (2018) was written by Steve H on 25 May 2018.
Beast has generally received positive reviews.
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