You Were Never Really Here
2017, crime, drama, suspense
89 minutes
A traumatised veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, his nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what may be his death trip or his awakening.
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10
2018-02-03
Joaquin Phoenix’s amazing transformation is another proof of how talented he is. Read more
9.5
2018-03-24
Absolutely a gripping cinematic achievement that deserves to be seen in full theaters. Read more
9.1
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2019-03-26
Phoenix continues to transform himself and, coupled with strong directing, sells every part of this film.
9.0
2018-09-03
One of the most artistically bloody and memorable times spent in a cinema this year. Read more
9.0
2018-07-27
It’s an insanely tense film and it has more than its fair share of “WTF” moments... Read more
8.0
2018-04-19
Phoenix makes you enjoy every moment of his sinister role with a quiet assurance. Read more
8.0
8.0
2018-04-17
Frozen by disturbing memories, the blunt object that is Lynne Ramsay’s award-winning potboiler is far more hulking than a quick death by bullet. Read more
8.0
2018-04-20
T offers a rich cinematic experience, with a filmmaker and actor working in glorious tandem to soak each frame with meaning. Read more
8.0
2018-12-16
Here, the thrills can never really be described as larger-than-life characters engaging in heroic undertakings; this world is dark, gritty, brutal, and unforgiving – yet uncommonly absorbing. Read more
8.0
2018-07-01
The visual stylization of the film creates a somber mood, the abstract editing contributes to the characterization of Phoenix’s troubled soldier. But the true star of this film is Jonny Greenwood’s score. Read more
8.0
Alice Bishop of Alice Bishop
2017-10-16
An asphyxiating, intoxicating film from a creative genius who’s yet to disappoint...
7.5
7.0
2018-04-20
As less success breaking the mold for its genre, but explores the often ignored corners in thoughtful and intriguing ways. Read more
5.0
Rob Wallis of Of All The Film Sites
2018-03-11
Lynne Ramsay’s latest is Taken for the arthouse crowd.
5.0
2018-03-11
It’s very slow to start and only spikes in drama every so often... Read more
0.0
Shannon Schultz of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2019-03-26
It makes absolutely no sense, there is no direction in the film, and it is just awful.
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9.0
2018-07-23
Een grimmige rauwe thriller, die veel meer om de persoon gaat dan om zijn daden. Read more
9.0
2018-01-19
Het verhaal lijkt heel simpel en misschien is dat ook zo. De invulling echter zorgt ervoor dat deze film vanaf het begin boeiend blijft... Read more
9.0
2018-01-05
Een grimmige rauwe thriller, die veel meer om de persoon gaat dan om zijn daden. Read more
9.0
8.5
2017-09-24
Een grauwe stijl, depressief verhaal, met een sprankeltje hoop vertelt. Read more
8.0
2018-08-17
De film is meer een karakterstudie dan simpelweg een wraakfilm. Het is het soort film dat onder de huid kruipt. Read more
7.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2018-07-23
Joaquin Phoenix speelt misschien wel één van zijn beste rollen.
7.0
2017-09-30
Spannend is hij van begin tot eind, vooral omdat je niet weet waar die eerder genoemde trein naartoe gaat. Read more
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