Wasteman, a prison thriller starring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, has been praised by viewers as an 'intense' and 'brutal' watch, making it a strong recommendation for fans of the BBC's Time.
The film follows a vulnerable inmate nearing the end of a 13-year sentence. His hopes of a fresh start are threatened when he becomes caught up in a destructive prison drugs conflict.
Viewer Praise and Synopsis
One viewer called it "brutal but good," while another described it as a "gripping and frighteningly real prison thriller." An official synopsis states: "Nearing release, a prisoner's new cellmate jeopardizes his freedom and fresh start in this thriller from BAFTA-nominated debut director Cal McMau."
The cast also includes Alex Hassell, Corin Silva, Paul Hilton and Neil Linpow. Wasteman arrived on Netflix this year.
Social Media and IMDb Reactions
On Facebook, one viewer wrote they had spotted a trailer and "will be watching it," while another said: "It's brilliant, saw it a few weeks back." A further comment read: "very gritty, quite an intense watch, I thought it was very good! ! Right up my street."
On IMDb, one reviewer described it as a "gripping and frighteningly real prison thriller," adding: "There was not a wasted second in its 90 minutes and it was an intense, violent and utterly gripping ride from the off." Another wrote: "Best UK prison film I've seen in a while," noting they saw it early through a mystery screening at the cinema.
Availability
A third reviewer contributed: "It was intense from the start and genuinely unpredictable, which kept me hooked the whole way through. The acting was strong and the tension felt real. I just wish it had been longer because it flew by." A fourth noted: "Wasteman is a near perfectly executed gritty and gripping prison drama."
Wasteman is available to stream on Netflix now.
