Review of Peacock (2010) by Lizzy J — 14 May 2011

Can I get a WTF?? Wonderful acting, but the story...

This review of Peacock (2010) was written by Lizzy J on 14 May 2011.

Peacock has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 25 Apr 2012

Cilian Murphy put in such a good performance in this film that, to this day, I still find myself thinking about how deeply disturbed his character…

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By Leon B (942) on 08 Nov 2013

Y esta es la segunda, por la que Cillian Murphy es uno de mis favoritos. Una de las películas más transgresoras que he visto…

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By Mark N (906) on 02 Apr 2012

Hack it through a dull 10minute opening to where the movie actually begins with a bang and then immediately slows back to a dull nothing again…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 01 Apr 2012

Takes A Long Hard Look At Mental Health In A Time When Recognition Of Such Things Was Not Made…

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By Yui T (10) on 05 Mar 2012

Really well done piece of work. Incredibly precise performance by Cillian Murphy (not surprising)…

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By Shawn M (1,280) on 16 Sep 2012

Hypnotising, depressing and very entertaining. Cillian is an amazing actor…

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By Eric D (380) on 25 Aug 2011

Reminds me of Hitchcock. What a gem - so glad I saw it…

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By Tori S (178) on 02 Jul 2012

Incredible performances by the whole cast, who played very complex characters in an extremely twisted plot…

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By Lauri L (187) on 25 Sep 2011

Intriguing psychological drama where scare is sold with slow pace rather than fast cuts and twists and turns…

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By Heather B (573) on 08 Aug 2014

Crazy, yet sad movie. Sad that people who need mental health care can't or won't get help for a variety of reasons. Heartbreaking story…

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