Sightseers (2012)
7/10
Cracking low-budget film!
11 September 2014
Sightseers is a British comedy (which swiftly transforms into a thriller) directed by Ben Wheatley. Also, the comedic value is provided by the almost overly comedic murders, which occur more and more as the film progresses.

Moreover, the film is based on the lives of Chris and Tina, two Birmingham lovers which both have particularly strange life. As, Tina's life is dominated by her mother, depending on her constantly. And, the death of her pet dog, Poppy, who was treated as royalty by Tina and her mother.

However, when Chris wishes to show Tina his world, which centers on caravanning and killings based on a sick and twisted moral code, shown by his first killing of a man, simply for dropping litter and not picking it up.

Also, as the story continues, Chris begins to realize he has created a monster in Tina, by showing her the violent combination of love and murder. As, she begins to try to impress Chris with constant murders, hoping to win him over with them. However, did Tina know this holiday would be a one way journey?

Finally, if you are a lover of dark and mysterious films with a complex story line, then I would strongly recommend you watching this film. And for such a low budget, Wheatley has done amazingly to create such a complex film.
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