Review of Starred Up (2014) by David A — 04 Sep 2014

Starred Up is a strikingly realistic and smart prison drama. Jack O' Connell gives an award worthy performance and shows tremendous skill, with a supporting cast that is equally as impressive. The narrative is masterfully crafted with lots of twists throughout, but it's the way the characters are handled and written that make the narrative standout.

While the cinematography isn't overly artistic it gives the film a sense of rawness and helps the film seem more realistic.