BBC-Netflix collaboration with an all-star cast paid off greatly. The stellar performance by Oscar-nominee Carey Mulligan stands out. It was my first movie of her and I am already in awe of her acting. She stoutly did her job as the protagonist.
Filmmakers deserve plaudits for putting a web of narratives so ingeniously together that it leaves an impression on viewers. It is a thriller about the brutal murder of an asylum seeker and the gripping investigation that follows. But don't expect a whodunit kind murder mystery coiled in the mind-boggling hunt for killers which, of course, could have been a riveting factor. But Collateral is more than that. It is a compelling tale about different facets of British Society- from broken families to tawdry politics to army to status of refugee to church & homophobia to drugs-intertwined with each other.
The script could get a bit convoluted and one may end up struggling with some unnecessary elements in the narrative. It is a fast-paced procedural drama- a four part mini series. Notwithstanding its decent screenplay, it could have even been much better if it is a bit longer with a more in-depth analysis of characters and comprehensive interlinking of narratives.
Filmmakers deserve plaudits for putting a web of narratives so ingeniously together that it leaves an impression on viewers. It is a thriller about the brutal murder of an asylum seeker and the gripping investigation that follows. But don't expect a whodunit kind murder mystery coiled in the mind-boggling hunt for killers which, of course, could have been a riveting factor. But Collateral is more than that. It is a compelling tale about different facets of British Society- from broken families to tawdry politics to army to status of refugee to church & homophobia to drugs-intertwined with each other.
The script could get a bit convoluted and one may end up struggling with some unnecessary elements in the narrative. It is a fast-paced procedural drama- a four part mini series. Notwithstanding its decent screenplay, it could have even been much better if it is a bit longer with a more in-depth analysis of characters and comprehensive interlinking of narratives.
