Keeping Rosy (2014)

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

Riveting story and Rosy the baby is absolutely beautiful. One of the better movies I've seen in quite some time, the pacing is spot on.

I really enjoyed this awesome British movie. Without getting into spoilers, there's a massive, oh- my-Gosh twist in the first 10 minutes that sets in motion a crazy and tragic chain of events. Awesome acting from Maxine Peake, her self-absorbed character makes it hard to root for her, but she grows more likable as she gets more desperate, and I found myself willing her on. This tense and electrifying movie is outstanding in some areas, hard to watch in other places but I guarantee you that with all the plot twists it stays gripping from beginning to end, and doesn't let go for a second. Keeping Rosy has an awesome plot, and cool acting performances, but it seems strange that there wasn't more hype surrounding this electrifying movie, it should have been a breakout success. Go see it if you can

Seeing the name - a film I hadn't heard of - I decided to watch. Of the 5 reviews I have just read 4 of the 5 tally with my feelings: the one that doesn't actually complains about what makes this film absolutely stunning. This film isn't a gore-fest, has barely any violence, very few characters and a very simple story line; on two occasions I was almost reduced to tears; I had my heart in my mouth and almost stopped watching at one point as I was starting to get traumatised (OK, a bit of an exaggeration...but crazy!). Anyone with children will know exactly what I mean. For a film to do that means it's worked. An easy 10 out of 10.

I have no idea why the reviews for this film are so low. I read them before watching and was a bit unsure as to whether to go ahead and watch it or not. However I am really glad that I did, as I found it to be an absolutely brilliant film. I was kept on the edge of my seat from start to end. The story line was exciting and not at all predictable. The films ending was fabulous and completely unexpected. The actors were all great, especially Maxine Peake, who continues to produce fabulous work. I would highly recommend this film, especially for anyone who enjoys Maxine Peake. It is another great example of the fabulous writers and actors we have in the film industry in the UK.