Ron's rages are sincere and — according to his wife — healthily cathartic. But can these splenetic outbursts loosen the grip of capitalism at its most monstrous?
How I Live Now (15)
Directed by Kevin Macdonald
Three stars
Set in modern times but with a 1940s vibe and feel to it, the outbreak of World War III in Britain is perceived through the eyes of a US teenager in How I Live Now.
This film adaptation of the young adult novel by Meg Rosoff begins as a youthful love story before descending into a harrowing survival thriller.
Director Kevin Macdonald delivers a gripping and heart-stopping ride but it is Saoirse Ronan's powerful performance as the attitude-ridden Daisy who is sent to live with her cousins in the English countryside that holds this film together.
Her chameleon-like qualities are captivating to watch as a bizarre Apocalypse tale unfolds.
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