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Hyena

2014

Gerard Johnson

Peter Ferdinando, Stephen Graham, Neil Maskell, Elisa Lasowski ...

5.7

933

Drama. Thriller Good policing doesn't necessarily mean doing everything by the book. But as the business of crime in London turns to favour the Albanians and Turks, how does a "good" policeman survive?

	Author	Review
United Kingdom	Kim Newman Empire	"Writer-director Gerard Johnson and chameleon-like star Ferdinando continue to impress with their strong collaboration here. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"	POS
United States	Stephen Holden The New York Times	"The strongest elements of this film, which adds nothing new to the subgenre, are its atmospheric, smeared-lipstick cinematography and Mr. Ferdinando’s portrayal of an arrogant, double-dealing crook."	NEU
United States	Guy Lodge Variety	"What 'Hyena' lacks in invention, however, it makes up for in technical bravado and geographical specificity."	NEU
United States	Rodrigo Perez IndieWire	"Seedy, unsettling and nightmarish, director Gerard Johnson crafts a suspenseful and anxious journey despite the destination pointing to obvious points well known."	POS
United States	Martin Tsai Los Angeles Times	"'Hyena' feels like a throwback to the tough-as-nails British gangster flicks of the 1970s."	POS

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