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The Arsonist is a crime, comedy and mystery film directed by Morgan O'Callaghan. The story and script by Morgan O'Callaghan with Jonny Brookes. Jonny Br

The Arsonist Movie Review

The Arsonist Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " The Arsonist"
Runtime: 01 Hour 04 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 19-12-2020
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
4.75 / 5.00
3.54 / 5.0

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  • Producer:
  • Jonny Brookes
  • Morgan O\'Callaghan
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Musician:
  • George Everett Button
  • Music Director:
  • Samuel Johnson
  • Editor:
  • Morgan O\'Callaghan
  • Director:
  • Morgan O\'Callaghan
  • Costume Designer:
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Jonny Brookes
  • empty:
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Director of Photography:
  • Morgan O\'Callaghan
  • Executive Producer:
  • George Everett Button
  • Jack Hawes
  • Production Company:
  • Starfish Films
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Morgan O\'Callaghan
  • Story Writer:
  • Morgan O\'Callaghan
  • Jonny Brookes
  • Production Designer:
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Jonny Brookes
  • Storyboard Artist:
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Stunt Double:
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Boom Operator:
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Jonny Brookes
  • Assistant Cameraman:
  • Nathan Hoad
  • George Everett Button
  • Costume Supervisor:
  • Jonny Brookes
  • Production Assistant:
  • Jack Hawes
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Josh Wiles
  • Matthew Hoad
  • Michelle Hawes
  • Sean Doherty
  • Stanley Lane
  • Jack Hawes
  • Jack Burke
  • Amy Keutenius
  • Nathan Hoad
  • Morgan O\'Callaghan
  • Jonny Brookes
  • George Everett Button
  • Toby Haycock

The Arsonist is a crime, comedy and mystery film directed by Morgan O'Callaghan. The story and script by Morgan O'Callaghan with Jonny Brookes. Jonny Brookes, Nathan Hoad, Seán Doherty, and Toby Haycock are in leading roles. Cinematography and editing by Morgan O'Callaghan. Music is produced by Samuel Johnson. Producers of this film are Jonny Brookes, George Everett-Button, and Nathan Hoad, while Morgan O'Callaghan is the co-producer.

Plot

The story follows detective Harvey Price. He recently got transferred to a new department of investigation. There, he finds his new smart and intelligent investigation partner named Alexander Boston. Despite the personality differences between them, they befriend each other to solve crime. They come across an arson case that was supposedly funded by their corrupt co-workers and police. Detectives have to face mental and physical challenges to find the main culprit and the wanted criminal, infamously known as the arsonist.

Star Performance

The cast of the movie delivered thoughtful performances and made the characters feel alive. George Everett-Button played the role of detective as Harvey Price gave a great and confident performance which made his role natural.Joony Brookes played the role of a detective as Alexander Boston. Brookes shows the emotions and determination in a believable way.The teamwork between the two detectives felt real. Sean Doherty played D.C.I. Martin Walsh with seriousness.Toby Haycock played D.I. Sean Newman, helped to make the investigations feel professional.

Analysis

Morgan O'Callaghan was praised for some of the iconic and well-executed scenes as he is the director and story writer. Fans loved his work and the drama and suspense this film holds. Cinematography with background music was so well presented especially in the fight scenes. The film is finely edited and scripted and executed.

What’s there?

  • The film has excellent execution.
  • Wonderful performances by the actors.
  • Satisfactory and well-written script.

What’s not there?

  • The uneven flow of the story, makes it less engaging sometimes.
  • Some scenes in the movie were predictable.
  • struggles to maintain suspense.

Verdict

The whole film is well-loved by fans and highly recommended. The thrill and suspense and the ending were so great. The plot keeps you hooked throughout the film. The mystery remains well preserved about the arsonist till the end.


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