Under the Skin

[Carl Kolchak]

A rather mesmerising, and fearless piece of left-field film making.

The soundtrack is an interesting mix of almost relentless abstract sound / a score that thematically taps in to, and reinforces the movies central conceit / and a necessarily vérité approach to sound recording (much of the action is filmed with hidden cameras, interacting with unsuspecting members of the public), and is pivotal in creating the atmosphere of the movie.

Probably not a first date movie, and it will be interesting to see how the movie connects with an international audience, as it subverts, twists, and references so many uniquely British cultural touchstones, that some of the humour may get lost along the way - although that actually means international audiences will have a more appropriate viewing experience.


And if sales of Black Forest gateau don't go through the roof as a result of this movie, then advertising simply does not work.....


Go see it, but the trailer is best avoided.