The problem lies in the staging and the plotting, both of which make the film feel like a solid TV show rather than a feature film.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The problem lies in the staging and the plotting, both of which make the film feel like a solid TV show rather than a feature film.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

What appears to be the black version of Austin Powers, except without the charm, fun or decent one-liners.

~ Lottie Oaktrees -

What appears to be the black version of Austin Powers, except without the charm, fun or decent one-liners.

~ Lottie Oaktrees -

There is practically nothing in the plot of this film that viewers won’t have seen before, yet it works, largely due to the combination of engaging characters and expertly delivered action.

~ Jennie Kermode -

There is practically nothing in the plot of this film that viewers won’t have seen before, yet it works, largely due to the combination of engaging characters and expertly delivered action.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Did he cheat, lie, fake it, fudge it, fiddle the facts, remove evidence, fabricate evidence, spin the wheel, orchestrate the action? Probably.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Did he cheat, lie, fake it, fudge it, fiddle the facts, remove evidence, fabricate evidence, spin the wheel, orchestrate the action? Probably.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Daniel Zelk Berk’s feature has all the essential ingredients of a political thriller - a moody grey-blue filter, a tingling, foreboding score and people throwing back whiskies while staring drearily into space.

~ Emilia Rolewicz -

Daniel Zelk Berk’s feature has all the essential ingredients of a political thriller - a moody grey-blue filter, a tingling, foreboding score and people throwing back whiskies while staring drearily into space.

~ Emilia Rolewicz -

The real power in the town of Dante's Cove is cheese... and if you're in the mood for campy smut, it's a pretty decent cheese.

~ Martin Gray -

The real power in the town of Dante's Cove is cheese... and if you're in the mood for campy smut, it's a pretty decent cheese.

~ Martin Gray -

Comes very close to salvation through utter silliness.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Comes very close to salvation through utter silliness.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Scratch the good-looking surface and The Cove's contentions start to look very wobbly.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Scratch the good-looking surface and The Cove's contentions start to look very wobbly.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Light plays with contrast but knows when to step back and simply let the camera rest on Klug’s face.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Light plays with contrast but knows when to step back and simply let the camera rest on Klug’s face.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Its use of blood and slime and razor teeth is more inventive than a 12-year-old needs watch.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Its use of blood and slime and razor teeth is more inventive than a 12-year-old needs watch.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -