SummaryThe film tells the story of a family whose world is turned upside down when the beautiful and rebellious Emelia explodes into their lives.
Directed By:Niall MacCormick
Written By:Tamzin Rafn
Albatross
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42
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4.3
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10% Positive
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Jan 12, 2012
70
Niall MacCormick's direction, while unfocused, locates a sweet center in the bonding of the two young girls, effortlessly capturing the way unexpected friendship, like first love, can completely alter the look of the world.
Jan 7, 2012
60
A startling performace from Findlay doesn't quite make up for a disappointing third act.
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25% Positive
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3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Mar 3, 2012
8
What a gripping film by way of storytelling related to complex relationships. Isle of Man - where it is set - looks stunning as it always does cinematically. Sebastian Koch and Felicity JOnes put in convincingly strong performances, but for me it is Jessica Brown Findlay who steals the show. Her acting is powerful - intrinsic fragility played to a subtle perfection, overlayed with her more obvious portrayal of a beguiling young women at odds with her past and lack of a future. A true indie gem which must be watched if you enjoy depth of character and plot.
May 18, 2012
7
Maybe not the plot of the movie is not a big deal, but was taken in a pleasant and entertaining, with strong dialogues, with no anesthesia, with that dialogue with touches of comedy that took in the right direction the movie, very good performances the entire cast, beautiful photography and the only thing that pleased me was the soundtrack, It wasn't right.
Jan 12, 2012
50
The performances are compelling (although Jones is underused) but the thin narrative is less instructive of the strange way female friendships operate than of the way stories get recycled.
Jan 25, 2012
42
Trite lessons are learned. Plotlines play out in familiar arcs. A few blips of sex and drug use aim to make the movie feel more grown-up. Instead, they make it off-limits to the only age group likely to find any charm in its smug Britcom cutesiness.
Jan 24, 2012
40
It's a shame that the film comes across like an awkward and ingratiating teenager, given that the two performances at its core are so winning.
Jan 13, 2012
20
Albatross is the kind of movie that looks good, begins with promise, and then nosedives into deep disappointment.
Mar 22, 2012
4
Albatross, is a regular movie, have much mistakes, and the trama is like other films, this movie can be better, but is terrible, Albatross is a regular movie.
Production Company:
- CinemaNX
- Isle of Man Film
Release Date:Jan 13, 2012
Duration:1 h 30 m
Tagline:Beautiful. smart. talented. trouble.
Awards
British Independent Film Awards
• 2 Nominations
Evening Standard British Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
