“Suffocatingly powerful” Australian drama lands 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating

The critically acclaimed Australian prison drama, featuring Guy Pearce, titled “Inside“, has secured a flawless 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie, penned and helmed by Charles Williams, traces the journey of a fresh prison inmate, Mel Blight (Vincent Miller). He finds himself under the guidance of Warren Murfett (Pearce), who is soon to be released, and Mark Shepard (Cosmo Jarvis), a criminal infamously disliked in Australia.

After leaving juvenile detention, Mel receives an order from Warren to kill Mark, setting off a nerve-wracking chase as a dark and complex relationship develops among them, which can be described as a “sinister family triangle.

Following its debut at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August, the film titled “Inside” made its way to Australian theaters in February. The prison drama garnered widespread praise after it achieved a flawless score of approval on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 reviews.

You can read a selection of reviews below:

Alliance of Film Women Journalists (AWFJ)

Inside delivers an intensely potent portrayal of the Australian prison saga, yet it transcends beyond merely reflecting the nation’s recurring interest in its penitentiary history.

IndieWire

Williams’ debut, ‘Inside’, is a compact and rigidly structured prison drama that stands out even among the strict conventions of its genre. Yet, despite its limitations, it brims with powerful scenes of empathy, subtly amassing a profound reservoir of emotion.

The Hollywood Reporter

This powerfully performed play offers rich insights, sensitively exploring themes such as mental health, generational traumas, personal strength, and the impact of absent or irrevocably damaged fathers.”

Or, if you prefer a slightly shorter version:

“The drama, skillfully acted, presents profound reflections on mental health, inherited trauma, self-determination, and the effects of absent or unhealable fathers.

Slant Magazine

As a gamer, I found myself immersed in Charles Williams’ groundbreaking directorial debut, “Inside“, where a treacherous trio of characters unwillingly intertwine their paths. The ensuing events unfold as a rollercoaster ride of unpredictable chaos and heartrending inevitability.

ScreenAnarchy

In a unique touch by Australian filmmaker Charles Williams, this initial work is designed differently. The cleverly edited scenes, stunning visuals, and distinctive color palette give off an impression that we’ve stepped into another realm – one where the specific motives of the characters become secondary.

The Cinematic Reel

The movie “Inside” offers a skillfully constructed exploration of the prison system, presenting a sense of timelessness combined with a fresh perspective. This captivating portrayal of humanity eschews spectacle in favor of subtle yet powerful themes of hope. Filmmaker Charles Williams emerges as a talent to keep an eye on following this remarkable work.

Inside is in cinemas in the US now. A UK release date is yet to be confirmed.

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