asjdfaoisjio Tyrannosaur is hard to watch. But it's a perfect film. Olivia Colman was robbed of a BAFTA Nomination, which she would have won, and of an Academy Award nomination, for best actress, which she also would have won. To put it frankly, Colman's performance id one of the best performances I've ever seen by an actor, male or female. She's so honest, vulnerable, and like-able. She'll make you weep. Peter Mullan is also tremendous, another actor robbed of a BAFTA and Academy Award nomination. Considne's script is smart, emotional, brutal, and honest, as is his direction. Tyrannosaur is so good, It's better than Dead Man's Shoes and Saving Private Ryan. 10 out of 10.

Incredulous Both the main actors should be congratulated and Olivia Colman nails the "vulnerability" aspect completely. Such honesty.Likewise, Peter Mullen's honesty in his portrayal is like something seldom seen. He portrays without caricature. This is a character who seldom yields, so much so that when his humanity is revealed, no matter its warts, it is moving--- and Mullan makes that utterly believable.

ma_twilkins-48562 I was so surprised by how much I enjoyed this film. It seemed as though it would be slow and dark and grim and not a lot else. But I gave it a go. It's taught me to be more open minded about such things (and to believe Mark Kermode when he says something is worth a look).This is the story of a faint and unexpected hope amidst a sea of despair. It takes the form of a surprising friendship between the two main characters. Both are lost, suffering in their own way, quietly, or angrily. The performances are so gut wrenchingly superb that I was immediately invested in the pain each feel.From the moment the main characters meet, and the flotsam of faint, burgeoning hope begins to form, I began to will it to become something more substantial, that may save them both. The performances from the two leads are heart breaking and at times, visceral. Both are equally superb. Though some scenes are undeniably difficult, I was transfixed throughout.For me the beauty of this film is in the success it makes of showing how our relationships are what give our lives meaning and hope - That no matter how awful circumstances can become, sharing a meaningful bond with another person can make life worth living.As grim as the surroundings and the situations, that overriding streak of beauty running through the film allows it to transcend it's depressing setting. I found it a truly moving experience and would recommend it to anybody, but with a warning that if you're faint hearted, be prepared. Having said that, everything that happens serves the story and character development, so I had no problem with it what so ever.In my top five favorite films of all time, easily.

Caz1964 To start with i thought this film was brilliantly acted,the main leads played by Peter Mullen and Olivia Colman were so realistic and their different type of living conditions says a lot about modern England today.She lives in a nice home in a nice part of town but has an abusive husband,her dilemma is it worth putting up with him?as she has nowhere else to go.He on the other hand lives in poverty because he has in a way just given up,he knows its to late to better himself and to change his life style.So when the two opposite characters meet each other they form a sort of bond and give each other a sense of hope. However the negatives i had with this film was with the Peter Mullen character,in the films opening scene he gets angry and takes his spite out on his dog who he brutally kicks,he then leaves his dog to die alone in a cold shed over night.I was disgusted with this scene and thought he should have been arrested and charged.Also later on in the film he kills the neighbours staff who i don't think was entirely to blame for what happened to the little boy. Why does the film have to use a Staffordshire Bullterrier as the bad dog?this breed is already misunderstood ,on an average week the statistics of Staffordshire Bullterriers who get put to sleep in pounds across the UK is as high as 80,most are very loving dogs that mix well with others and generally love people.Unfortunately they have been overbred and a lot end up as strays and dumped before they reach aduldhood.This film has not done their breed any favours so for this reason i am giving the film 5 out of 10