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8/10
Uncompromising and powerful
billboykins16 June 2023
Wait For Me is a throwback to the maverick days of Indie film making. Director Keith Farrell brings us a story uncompromising in its dark delivery. A brilliant performance from Karen Hassan never overshadows the sterling input from Elva Trill and old nugget Sean McGinley with subtle gems to be found in Kelli Hollis as the.beleaguered.brothel madam and in Theo Ogundipe as the the viciously understated henchman Barry.

The film is thought provoking in a way I haven't seen since Ken Loach and Shane Meadows were breaking new ground. It seems like far too long since Paddy Considine gave us Tyrannosaur and a lifetime ago since since the industry offered us the grit of Ladybird Ladybird, Nil By Mouth and This is England. Wait For Me is a worthy nod to those fearless days of film and Keith Farrell is most certainly one to watch.
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9/10
Beautifully written
ktaylor-6593621 June 2023
This was a really powerful film, more so than I was expecting it to be. Uncomfortable to watch at times and remains edgy. The story is strong and the revelations held my attention throughout. A couple of scenes were uncomfortable to watch due to their raw honesty. Sean McGinley and Karen Hassan were stand out for me as the father and daughter with the most complex relationship. She is very convincing as the woman with nothing left to lose and the finale kept me tense throughout. It has a very satisfying payoff too. The opening scene was like being hit by a hammer as it escalates the shock level. Very clever writing.
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10/10
A Classic Gritty British Crime Thriller
willado962 August 2023
A definite continuation of the style and tone seen in Warp films like Dead Man's Shoes and Tyrannosaur, Keith Farrell has delivered a brilliant, yet uncompromising study of morality and obligation through the eyes of Karen Hassan's Alison, and Aaron Cobham's Sam.

The performances throughout are standout, with Karen Hassan, Aaron Cobham, and Sean McGinley in particular delivering performances that left me shellshocked. It's not an easy, light-hearted affair to put it mildly; but any other choice of tone would undermine the message Farrell is trying to deliver.

Overall, a fantastic thought-provoking film that will linger on the mind. I hope to see lots more from Keith Farrell and his talented cast in the future.
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10/10
Great Film
ewainwright-9002010 July 2023
Decided to give this a watch over the weekend as it is now available online and it had me gripped the whole way through. It has been well written and directed by Keith Farrell, who has brought the storyline to life, not to mention some great actors who have perfectly portrayed the characters and the storyline.

If you're looking for a film to keep you captivated with a meaningful storyline, this is the right film for you. It's great to see films like this come to life and flourish in the film industry.

Wait For Me is definitely one to watch, I will definitely be watching more of these kinds of films in the future.
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10/10
The Best Film I've Seen This Year
Big-Bad-Barry14 June 2023
If you like plot twists, gritty British thrillers and a hard hitting storyline you'll love 'Wait For Me'.

Set in Northern England, the movie tells the story of an unlikely heroine trapped in unfortunate circumstances through no fault of her own. The plot takes her through a series of remarkable events involving some great characters played by a varied cast.

It's rare for a film to tackle real world issues head on and highlight some of the unsavory aspects of modern British life. This film did it really well.

Well worth a watch if you like a thriller that will keep you in suspense and make you think about your life.
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10/10
Pulls the right heart strings in all the right places - You won't be disappointed.
seanpauljude-890-9823561 July 2023
Beautiful movie. Really well-written and directed by the creative film making team. Keith Farrell's direction really pulls you into the story. I found his film very haunting, emotional and moving as an overall journey. And the story arch of the two main characters stayed with me long after the film had ended which is pretty much how I judge my films these days. I thought the soundtrack was really good too, pulled at all the right heartstrings in all the right places. Again just beautiful and haunting. I would thoroughly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys independent gritty British drama/thrillers - You won't be disappointed. And the two leads were just brilliant to watch - Karen Hassan is a real force of nature and Aaron Cobham was excellent too. Some great talent behind and in front of the camera to look out for in the next few years.
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5/10
A solid film ruined by a seriously awful script
bohdanascheinostova19 March 2024
This film starts off as a drama about life in a struggling community which is run by some kind of mafia/gang, with solid performance by the main actress, Karen Hassan. Unfortunately the biggest flaw of Bad Faith is its screenplay, which just feels extremely unnatural and staged. Every line sounds like a catch phrase and you just wonder why the characters don't communicate like normal people do. It actually comes through as a bit unsettling. Sadly other elements of the film could not save this story - even at 30 minutes we are still not quite sure what the main plot is and the cinematography looks like a cheap TV series. Overall it did not catch my attention at all, apart from the script, which definitely caught my attention - but in a seriously bad way.
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10/10
In my top 3 thrillers of the year so far!
rwall12300011 July 2023
I wasn't prepared for this movie to be as powerful as it was. At points there were scenes uncomfortable to see and the film kept my feeling tense - however this is what you want from a thriller!

The plot is compelling and kept me hooked throughout. Because of their unvarnished honesty, a few instances were unpleasant to see. For me, the father-daughter duo of Sean McGinley and Karen Hassan stood out as having an extremely complicated relationship. Hassan is great in her role playing a reckless character who has nothing left to lose.

It also offers a terrific payout. The shock level was increased by the opening sequence, which felt like being struck by a hammer.

Overall the movie is written really well and directed great by Farrell. One of the only films I have watched this year to keep me fully invested throughout. Really recommend to any thriller or drama fans.
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