ThiefHott Too much of everything

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Frances Chung Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

djsmokingjam I bought an ex-rental copy of this as an impulse buy after reading about the soundtrack, which features several indie favourites (Pastels, Eugene Kelly, Jarvis Cocker, etc.), and having expected just a bit of fun - "Straw Dogs meets The Wicker Man", as it said on the case - I was very pleasantly surprised. In many ways it acts as the antithesis of both those films; at first it seems like a surefire Wicker Man ripoff, before defying all expectations, and rather than take Straw Dogs' hoary "you must take up arms and taste blood to be a real man" shtick, it offers quite the opposite.Is it a scary film? Not really, and if that's what you're expecting, as "Donald Darko" was, then you'll be disappointed. Rather it's a unique, atmospheric film full of new ideas concerning gender and sexuality, as Charlie begins his journey from a cuckolded man desperate to violently reassert his masculinity to discovering a new way of doing so when he gets into the lodge. Admittedly, I had just read Carol Clover's "Men, Women & Chainsaws" when I first saw this, so all the symbolism as regards castration anxiety seemed quiet obvious, but this is a film that stands up to repeated viewings and offers new insights every time you see it. I'm not going to pretend I understand all of it yet - Vincente's arc still eludes me - but this is one of the reasons to keep coming back to it.Again, if you're expecting "Dog Soldiers", this film isn't for you. But in short, what is right about it: cracking dialogue; beautiful DV photography by Simon Dennis; one of the most tender, erotic love scenes in years; the butterfly symbolism; ace performances; a lovely soundtrack... oh hell, you get the idea. Ignore Philip French's snotty review - this is great modern, refreshing low-budget British film-making, and if there's any justice in the world, it will find its audience in time.Conclusion - rather than being a predictable, violent thrill-ride, TLGW is possibly the most intelligent, subtextually rich British horror film since Don't Look Now. Seek it out now!

Donald_Darko I don't want to say this is a bad film because I think I was expecting too much from it. A couple of reviews had lead me to believe it was similar to 28 Days Later and Dog Soldiers (Both of which I really enjoyed).The film began well enough and I think it is an interesting idea. However, by the closing credits I was left underwhelmed, disapointed and most importantly confused.Maybe there was some signifigance to the ending but if there was, I sure didn't get it.Despite this, I would say it is definatley a film worth watching.

halvorsendotorg Two guys on the run end up in an ominous lodge in the Scottish Highlands. Starts as a road-movie, then hints in a gothic direction, before ending up as a Dogme meets "The Shining" meets the twisted sister of "Together". Nothing is what it seems.Edgy, bent and in periods very funny from Alastair and David Mackenzie. Not bad, just strange.

tracenodent I thought this movie was excellent in every way. I didn't find it a one-actor movie at all. Although it focused a bit on Charlie, Vince and all the characters in the lodge were just as important. I thought all the actors did a great job. (I've not seen Monarch of the Glen, but I want to now!) Wonderful movie...wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Hopefully at least a few people outside of Edinburgh will see it! :)