Calibre, a chilling psychological thriller set in the Scottish Highlands, has been hailed a 'must-watch' by fans and holds a flawless 100 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes. The 2018 film, directed by Matt Palmer, is now available to stream on Netflix.
Plot and Cast
The film tells the story of two lifelong friends, played by Scots star Jack Lowden and Northern Irish actor Martin McCann, who become involved in a traumatising incident during a hunting trip in the Scottish Highlands. Their nerves and morals are tested as they must escape the local village without arousing suspicion. The cast also includes Scots icon Tony Curran and Fort William-born actress Kate Bracken.
Calibre first debuted at the Edinburgh International Film Festival before its release on Netflix.
Critical and Fan Reception
With hundreds of glowing reviews online, fans have praised the film's intensely unique plot. One viewer wrote: "Absolutely brilliant film definitely a must see! Makes you put yourself in their shoes and imagine how awful it would be if it where you which makes it a very sobering film to! Certainly gives you a lot to think about. Great actors brilliantly written and very realistic yet very tragic!! I don't know why I never heard of it before deserves to be recognised and talked about."
Another added: "This film is a master class in storytelling.. Well acted, great dialogue.. Every scene slowly building tension and suspense. Unexpected twists that come at just the right moment. The ending hits deep long after the final credits roll."
Audience Praise and Availability
A third commented: "Thoroughly enjoyed this movie, great plot, well acted with a great twist at the end." A fourth echoed: "One of the best movies of this genre I've seen in a long time. This director is a master of building slow burn tension. Great from start to finish!"
Yet another penned: "This was a carefully wrapped little thriller that takes you down different paths and makes one question their moral code. What to do when a tragic accident takes the life of an innocent? Now are you guilty or simply guilt-stricken? This was a fascinating tale of how easily we can make mistakes and how they can compound quickly with [poor decision-making. I thought of the visuals in the film were remarkable and the tension throughout is palpable. Highly impressed."
Calibre is available to stream on Netflix now.
