Shadow Dancer

Little White Lies“An ambiguous, multi-layered mélange of deception...” It is Riseborough who steals the show. Finally she’s part of a creative enterprise that’s entirely worthy of her immense talents. It’s about time...

The Scotsman“Too melodramatic without supplying any of the attendant thrills...” The gut-wrenching tension that makes Shadow Dancer such an enjoyably uncomfortable experience in its early stages gives way to a sluggishness that ultimately makes it hard to endure for all the wrong reasons...

Time Out“The acting is impeccable...” Sphinx-like, Riseborough keeps us guessing to the end as to where Collette’s true allegiance lies. And while it’s hard to grumble about such a smart, intelligent drama after a summer of big bangs, its slow pace at times feels sluggish...

Guardian“Slow-burning but brilliant...” Marsh's film is one that makes a difference, a poetic and unapologetically arthouse story of betrayal and loyalty that, with its terrific score, measured pacing and fierce female performances, is a raw reminder of a sad and painful past...

Total Film “James Marsh’s engrossing study of a female mole...” This slow-burn saga takes its time. But the attention it calls for pays off down the line thanks to riveting performances and tense, water-tight plotting...

Evening Standard“As much a psychological thriller as a political argument...” The film is an atmospheric, highly personal and often intricately plotted exposition of what it must have been like at ground level during a terrible part of Irish history...

Empire“Crunchingly efficient as a thriller...” As beige as an old PC, but beneath the surface the blood pumps bright scarlet. An intelligent and emotionally charged spy drama...