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As an ensemble movie with a social agenda, it speaks the gospel of community over commercialism.

The camera bounces around from one staged encounter to the next, until you start feeling curiously seasick from the clumsy breaks and wandering pan shots.

In an industry becoming increasingly dominated by computerised effects, it’s heartening to see the practical work on display looks so good.

The complexity of this multigenerational chiller is difficult to follow and sinks into the darkness of the waves.

Roger Kumble's screenplay lacks the finesse, charm and wit of Choderlos de Laclos's 18th century classic.

The direction is by-the-numbers and heavy-handed.

Seldom in cinema has eschatology been treated with such intelligence, or inspired such aching awe.

Watching a killing machine kill got boring well over a decade ago.

The racial division is well-handled. The love story feels genuine and the tensions it creates are neither ignored nor washed.

There are none of the big set piece speeches traditionally associated with winning awards. Instead we are presented with something which feels much more raw and natural.