Review of Shallow Grave (1994) by Ashley T — 07 Nov 2009
What would you do if you found your flat mate one morning, dead in his room, with a suitcase full of cash under the bed? This sly and comic little thriller from Danny Boyle, his feature debut, considers that very question.
The feisty cast is lead by Ewan McGregor (a frequent collaborator with Boyle in their early days), the most charismatic of the three friends who share an Edinburgh apartment. How they deal with the situation affects each of them differently, to the point where paranoia and deception take the place of sincerity and trust.
The plotting is deliberate and the humour is dark and cynical, a fun watch that doesn't lose its edge after one viewing, as most thrillers tend to do.
This review of Shallow Grave (1994) was written by Ashley T on 07 Nov 2009.
Shallow Grave has generally received very positive reviews.
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