Grand Central movie rating: yellow light
French drama about decontamination workers in a nuclear power plant is riveting when it focuses on the details and dangers of the job, less so when it devolves into a sexy working-class soap opera.
I’m “biast” (pro): love Tahar Rahim
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
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viewed during the 57th BFI London Film Festival
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UK/Ire release: Jul 18 2014
Flick Filosopher Real Rating: rated FHS (contains French Homer Simpsons)
BBFC: rated 15 (strong language, sexualised nudity)
viewed at a private screening with an audience of critics
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2014 theatrical releases | arthouse | drama | non-English-language | quick rating | reviews | romance
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