FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

friendsevr I hadn't seen or heard too many things about this film and to be honest, I'm glad I didn't. Going into this movie, I had a good grasp on the nature of this film, but it exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The directing, acting, cinematography, and score were absolutely breathtaking. An exciting film I'm anxious to see again. A few unanswered questions but if everything is solved for you, then there isn't much room for speculation or conversation afterwards, in my opinion. Very well done.

Paul Allaer "Beast" (2017 release from the UK) brings the story of Moll, a woman in her mid-20s. As the movie opens, we see Moll participating in her church choir practice, led by an older lady who turns out to be her mom. Next day, it's Moll's birthday but she's not enjoying herself at the cookout party, and instead goes to the local pub where she meets a guy, and they dance and walk all night. The next morning when the guy tries to impose himself on her, Moll is rescued by another guy, named Pascal. Pascal and Moll hit it off immediately. Meanwhile, in a parallel story, the isle of Jersey is rocked once again when a 15 yr. old girl goes missing that same day of Moll's cookout party. It's the 4th girl in a row... At this point we're less than 15 minutes into the movie but to tell you more of the plot would spoil your viewing experience, you'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out.Couple of comments: this is the feature length debut film from writer-director Michael Pearce. Here he brings a plot-heavy mystery thriller/psychological drama in which we ask several questions: how did Moll end up living at her parents' house in her mid-20s, with her mom ruling the household with an iron fist? what to make of Pascal, and is he possibly connected with the disappeared girls? and what does the future hold between Moll and Pascal? The movie is set and filmed on the isle of Jersey, off the coast of northwestern France. I have never been there, and it looks to be much bigger than I had imagined it (Moll is a tourist bus tour guide, incidentally). Pearce works mostly with a cast of unknowns (the only one i recognized was Geraldine James as Moll's mom). And what to say about Jessie Buckley, the Irish actress/performer in her debut lead role as Moll. She is in virtually every frame of the movie, and she carries the movie on her shoulders, and with might, I should add. Surely we haven't seen the last of her."Beast" premiered at last Fall's Toronto International Film Festival, to immediate critical acclaim. The movie opened at my local art-house theater here in Cincinnati, and I couldn't wait to see it. The Sunday early evening screening where I saw this at was attended quite nicely, somewhat to my surprise. If you are in the mood for a quality mystery thriller/psychological drama with a ferocious female lead performance, you could do a lot worse than "Beast". I readily recommend you check it out, be it in the theater, non VOD, or eventually on DVD/Blu-ray, and draw your own conclusion.

rockman182 I heard really good things about this so wanted to check it out. I watched Taboo, so I know Jessie Buckley from that series and know she's a talent. It's always nice to stay in the dark about a film's plot, which is relatively easier for these limited release films. I liked Beast from the get go and thought it did a lot very well. its overall, a well acted and really well made film. Its not as mysterious as it may seem but it does excellent portrayal of a relationship that against all odds attempts to flourish, despite the dangers involved.The film is about a girl named Moll who meets a mysterious boy named Pascal and they instantly become romantically involved. Things become complicated when Moll's family show their disapproval of Pascal. Also, girls from the town are getting brutally murdered and the mystery seems to point to Pascal. Moll must try to follow her heart while also considering who her boyfriend could really be. Johnny Flynn stars alongside Buckley as Pascal.I think Jessie Buckley knocks her performance out of the park. She is tremendous and you see her go through love, rejection, and she always shows off pure emotion. The film itself has amazing countryside and beach-side cinematography and works so well because of the strength of the leads and the absolute dark and bleak story. Its very strong in many areas. I think the plot could have used work in certain parts but that doesn't take away from the film.There are moments in the film that are portrayed perfectly, it keeps you watching intently and hoping for more. I urge film lovers to watch this because its a good effort that will be appreciated by people in the mood for a dark and romantic thriller. I hope to see Jessie Buckley in other work because she is the high point of this really good thriller. A lot of films can learn from this.7.5/10

wise-40311 My MoviePass app promoted this film to me yesterday and I went to see it...thanks MoviePass, you nailed what I wanted to see. This movie was really good. Must watch!