Review of Des

Des (2020)
10/10
A masterpiece of human horror
4 January 2021
I don't see what anyone could fault this film with. It looks at the ugliest humanity has to offer in such a comprehensive, clear, almost clinical way you couldn't help but be mesmerized. It is not emotional in a way, just shocking - it has none of the added drama, frills or explanations most series and films have accostumed us with. It is a horrifying story displayed perfectly and left to the audience to ponder, digest, interpret. It does none of the work for the viewer which I absolutely loved. There are some scenes with David Tennant's character walking away, we only see his back and his posture alone would be worthy of an Oscar. All the actors have been terrific in carrying their role in the story and showing a different face of the events. That being said, the level of embodiment of a character one needs to accomplish what Tennant has in this series is out of this world. I had goosebumps for the whole first episode (granted, I knew nothing of the story beforehand). This is truly a story masterfully told and acted from every point of view.
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