10 Rillington Place

Undeniably well done, creating an almost unbearably menacing and claustrophobic atmosphere, as well as an overarching sense of unfolding tragedy. Furthermore, the case was important in British legal history, and thus perhaps worthy subject matter. Yet the fact remains there is little pleasure in it for the viewer, so that, for example, there is in the end almost no desire to ever sit through the experience again. No doubt this was the filmmaker's point.

A simple but very good thriller, actually one of the better true-story serial killer movies I've seen. The directing is understated, almost matter-of-factly, and relies on a deliberate, moderate pacing without bells and whistles. John Hurt's acting is suitably distraught and never quite over the top, whereas Attenborough's is just okay.

Incredible film experience made more unsettling with Richard Attenborough, who always reminds me of that grandfatherly-type character. The kind of guy who might invite you to an island for the weekend. An island where they've cloned dinosaurs and, of course, where things eventually go horribly wrong and you end up barely managing to escape with your life. No wait, that was Gene Wilder. And it was a chocolate factory. Never mind.

Attenborough is great with his every manipulation of those around him being squirm inducing, sometimes enraging, and the claustrophobic atmosphere and drab, down to earth presentation all combining to make the tension often unbearable. The commentary on the justice system is suitably frustrating whilst never being heavy-handed. Hurt, for me, was a bit over the top at points, and I would have liked it if the film had told us more about the way the police had to forced a confession from Evans.

Dark, atmospheric, but above all else hilarious! I mean surely the intent here was to take the unfolding meticulous chaos (oxymoron, but 'tis true) here as completely and totally serious? I just couldn't , is impossible. Richard Attenborough delivers a performance here that is quite possibly the most amusing ever filmed, it's just so unlike what I'm used to with his other sinister roles. Take my abundance of bonus points...

A well-done true crime thriller carried by Richard Attenborough in a bald cap. The courtroom segment was a bit dull.

There are niggles; thespy flourishes and that shit-awful bald cap but, the complete lack of hope makes it impressive, brave, and pretty gruelling.

Attenborough's low-key creepy demeanor really carries the film. Drab, cold and oppressive in all the right ways, but a bit too slow and distant at times to be truly engaging.

If feels more or less like a dramatised documentary. Fleischer's low-key direction and the restrained musical score, along with the fact that it was actually filmed in Rillington Place, make it all very unsettling and creepy. The pacing sags a little during the investigation and courtroom scenes, but they do well in getting the anti-capital punishment message across sufficiently clearly.

In postwar London an oblivious couple and their baby find a home in 10 Rillington Place, a so-so little flat whose downstairs neighbor murders and rapes women because of testosterone related inadequacies. The idiocy of Tim (John Hurt) seems non-reality based but nope, this is a true story, people really are this stupid, and the consequences of their stupidity make for a sad outcome.

Blimey !!! Now that's one sick bastard !!! Remarkable role by Attenborough (up with Olivier and Hopkins).

Good acting by Attenborough and a somewhat interesting story. But it's destroyed by dreary and plodding production. It is drudgery to watch instead of captivating the viewer.

Attenborough creeps me the hell out.

Not scary or exciting, just cruel, voyeuristic, and unpleasant. It doesn't help that Attenborough's skin wig is sometimes really obvious

Unpleasant to watch, but recommended

So uncomfortable

The way that Christie's shadow always lingers in the doorway before entering a room adds an air of menace. And the way that he repeats "just breathe" in an almost comforting manner to these women as he renders then unconscious to rape and kill freaks me the hell out. Attenborough is good, creepy but not good enough for me to consider the performance great. John Hurt however... 5 stars for that man.

A bleak and uncomfortable true-crime drama. Richard Attenborough is very good in his role - so good that it's a wonder he ever got the gig as Santa Clause. John Hurt also does a great job, though the other cast are hit and miss, ranging from adequate to just plain wooden. Overall, it's a solid piece of film. Not recommended as an anti-depressant.

Viewed November 30, 2021. This is a very concentrated depiction of evil, moving through the events of Christie’s life with a steady attention-to-detail, emphasizing Christie’s own cold detachment from his behavior. Fleischer utilizes few stylistic flourishes, with shadowy photography and tight framing adding further to the oppressive feeling of claustrophobia, and he does a great job of getting the viewer inside Christie's headspace while also keeping his motivations opaque.

Based on the real life crimes of serial murderer John Christie, Richard Fleischer's crime procedural is quite effective, in no small part to a sublimely creepy performance from Attenborough, who dominates the films despite strong performances from Geeson and a very young Hurt (who looks exactly the same as very old Hurt). He's quiet and kind, but in a subtly insinuating way that makes him feel very unsettling.

uncomfortable and frustrating to watch this plot unravel as it becomes clear what will eventually happen. and uncomfortable in a way that is emotionally gruesome rather than captivating or interesting

Haunting film, with in hindsight a surprisingly devilish role from Attenborough, who's so deceitfully evil, he's one of my new favourite cinema villains. By the film's end, I felt a chilling depression, particularly about the fatal flaws of the justice system, making this more affecting than A Short Film About Killing.

An almost unbelievable true story is presented in an appropriately drably and low-key style, stolen by Attenborough's award-worthy, bone chilling evocation of casual evil. It's a shame that not enough is done to flesh out Hurt's character and some of the strange decisions he makes; more time invested here and less on the protracted epilogue may have been helpful (a cut to black with text on screen after Hurt's final scene would have been infinitely more powerful).

Em honra de Richard Attenborough: Melhor interpretação da carreira do Attenborough.

Zrealizowany z wyczuciem, bardzo dobrze zagrany, klimatyczny i niepokojacy. Rewelacja.

perfect villain

Really good. Great performances from Hurt and Attenborough. Creepiest creep evar.

Horribly true-to-life suspense. bleak bleak bleak

The tension isn't perfect but the film still keeps you on edge all the way through. The commentary on the justice system is quite well played, effective but very subtle and natural.

En god "dårlig" film. Den slendrer derhenad og man ækles mere og mere over den utiltalende og feje Christie, over samfundets bukken for "borgerskabet" og man befries da han bliver taget.

A classic.