Review of Tyrannosaur (2011) by Laurence A — 18 Nov 2011

With Peter Mullan, Olivia Colman, Eddie Marsan. Directed by Paddy Considine.

This review of Tyrannosaur (2011) was written by Laurence A on 18 Nov 2011.

Tyrannosaur has generally received positive reviews.

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Brutal. Just brutal. Someone please delicately hand Ms Colman an Oscar... please…

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By Lell G (6) on 26 Mar 2018

Unrelentingly grim and visceral but theres a strange dark beauty to this film, the acting is wonderful, the story heartbreaking but the ending…

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By Mai M (42) on 28 Aug 2013

Outstanding performance from Olivia Colman.. all the three stars goes to her…

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By Joni D (8) on 29 Mar 2014

Paddy needs to direct more features, Coleman & mullan both play complicated but outstanding characters…

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