Hallam Foe is a great new movie from David Mackenzie (Young Adam) and really worthwhile getting along to see.
Hallam (Jamie Bell) cannot get over the death of his mother in unexplained circumstances, leaving him damaged emotionally. A committed peeping tom, he leaves home and ends up in Edinburgh where he falls on his feet working in a famous hotel and meets Kate Breck (Sophia Myles).
It is funny, disturbing and difficult story. Bell and Myles give superb performances and their direction by Mackenzie make the unlikely believable. The film is very stylish and showcases Edinburgh roofscapes at night.
The 18 certificate is a little puzzling, although there is some ’strong sex’ – though not as explicit as Red Road.
