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Hallam Foe (2007)

Hallam Foe (2007)
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With Hallam Foe, British director Peter MacKenzie and scripter Ed Whitmore adapt the 2002 novel of the same name, a quirky, bittersweet, coming-of-age psychodrama by Peter Jinks. The titular character is the 17-year-old son (Jamie Bell) of a wealthy Scottish businessman (Ciarán Hinds). Still rattled by the death of his mom (who drowned in a nearby loch), Hallam retreats into a deep-seated fantasy world. He harbors amorous feelings for his new stepmother, Verity (Claire Forlani), until he gradually concludes that she murdered his biological mother. Hallam nonetheless lets himself be seduced into an affair with Verity, and is so repulsed by this transpiration that he flees to Edinburgh. His life turns a corner, however, when he spots -- and instantly becomes infatuated with -- Kate (Sophia Myles), a local girl who bears an uncanny resemblance to his mother. After he talks her into giving him a routine job in the kitchen of the hotel that she manages, they become romantically involved, ever so gradually, which spells trouble for Hallam's emotional state by thoroughly overwhelming and confusing him -- and deeper trouble still when Kate's married lover (Jamie Sives) discovers that Hallam has been spying diligently on Kate from his perch in a nearby bell tower. Ewen Bremner co-stars as the bellhop supervisor at the hotel. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Starring:
Jamie Bell, Sophia Myles, (more)
Director(s):
David Mackenzie
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Hallam Foe

With Hallam Foe, British director Peter MacKenzie and scripter Ed Whitmore adapt the 2002 novel of the same name, a quirky, bittersweet, coming-of-age psychodrama by Peter Jinks. The titular character is the 17-year-old son (Jamie Bell) of a wealthy Scottish businessman (Ciarán Hinds). Still rattled by the death of his mom (who drowned in a nearby loch), Hallam retreats into a deep-seated fantasy world. He harbors amorous feelings for his new stepmother, Verity (Claire Forlani), until he gradually concludes that she murdered his biological mother. Hallam nonetheless lets himself be seduced into an affair with Verity, and is so repulsed by this transpiration that he flees to Edinburgh. His life turns a corner, however, when he spots -- and instantly becomes infatuated with -- Kate (Sophia Myles), a local girl who bears an uncanny resemblance to his mother. After he talks her into giving him a routine job in the kitchen of the hotel that she manages, they become romantically involved, ever so gradually, which spells trouble for Hallam's emotional state by thoroughly overwhelming and confusing him -- and deeper trouble still when Kate's married lover (Jamie Sives) discovers that Hallam has been spying diligently on Kate from his perch in a nearby bell tower. Ewen Bremner co-stars as the bellhop supervisor at the hotel. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
David Mackenzie
Writer(s):
Ed Whitmore, David Mackenzie
Producer(s):
Gillian Berrie
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Hallam Foe Awards:
  • 2007 - Berlin International Film Festival - Prize of the Guild of German Arthouse Cinemas
  • 2007 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Best Film Music
  • 2008 - National Board of Review - Best Independent Film
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    Chris A.

    This movie is about the trauma of an adolescent. He has psychological issues which at first seem strange but later in the movie come to make a whole lot of sense. It's an interesting portrayal of a rich kid in a messed up world--who despite his "psychological issues" has a core of sanity in him. He's obsessed with his dead mother and thinks his father's new wife killed her. There are lots of surprises in this movie, which I think kept me interested. You don't know where the movie is going at first, but it really has power once you begin to put together the pieces. Independent film style and of course a drama.

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    Dana R. S.

    If you are into the different and nearly unbelieveable, this is the movie for you. I didn't understand the title as I thought it took something away from the movie. Sophia Myles is a rising star. One could see it was not necessarily real, but somewhat of a fantasy. Great pictures of Edinburgh, Scotland if you have ever been there.

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    Robert R.

    This was a dark drama and imaginative coming of age story. There was an abundance of fascinating cinematography great visuals throughout. Scotland makes for beautifully moody and intricate location scenes. The acting was all exceptional and the music was just additive enough without overwhelming. I stayed interested throughout and enjoyed the way the story unfolded as the mystery ebbed and flowed. Worth a rent if you don't need explosions and CGI to get excited. Jamie Bell seems to carry all of his films effortlessly. He really is a great screen presence.

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