Heartless

Aside from performances, most of Heartless's faults could be explained away by its storyline but that doesn't make it any more entertaining in the moment. Still, it's an intriguing watch for fans of the genre.

A highly imaginative if often darkly disturbing work that even at its most seemingly outlandish remains intriguing and involving.

"Heartless" is an uneasy mixture of B-movie shocks, social commentary and sentimentality that shows a potent imagination at work.

[W]ith its intelligent, gripping story, brilliant performances and assured direction, it's one of the best British films you'll see this year.