I'm very surprised the reviews aren't much better for this film. It's a patient and gripping heist film with real depth to the characters, where friendship and romance feel genuine. The acting is excellent, and covers the couple of moments where suspension of disbelief is necessary, which they are in any tall tale.
The storytelling is tight, the urban Yorkshire settings beautifully filmed, and there are some lovely lingering detail shots. There's no rushing about in this film, and the tension builds naturally as a result. The stakes are realistic, and while the violence is brutal, it's not graphic or excessive.
A really, really good film.
Review of Wasteland
