We Need To Talk About Kevin

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN (15)

D: Lynne Ramsay

BBC/UK Film Council (Jennifer Fox, Luc Roeg & Bob Salerno)

UK/US 2011

112 mins

Drama/Thriller

W: Lynne Ramsay & Rory Stewart Kinnear [based on the novel by Lionel Shriver]

DP: Seamus McGarvey

Ed: Joe Bini

Mus: Jonny Greenwood

Tilda Swinton (Eva Khatchadourian), John C. Reilly (Franklin Plaskett), Ezra Miller (Kevin Khatchadourian), Ashley Gerasimovich (Celia Khatchadourian)

Lynne Ramsay employs a non-linear approach to this domestic psychological thriller, adapted from Lionel Shriver's novel about a mother's relationship with her son, whose behaviour becomes more and more unusual until he commits a crime which literally tear the family apart.

Tilda Swinton is excellent in the principal role as the mother Eva Khatchadourian, whilst Ezra Miller has a brilliantly malevolent presence as the troubled title character.

The filmmaking style won't be for everyone's palate, but it's still a worthwhile watch for those who like something a little different from the norm.

7/10