Amongst the Wolves

As per the title, the acting was vastly amateurish (particularly the young main character) to go along with an old, done to death theme.

Obviously extremely cheaply made but it absolutely.

With this type of movie there should be a connection to the characters from the viewer but poor acting and direction made that impossible.

A lot of 10 ratings in the reviews, one can only assume they have come from people connected to the movie, or connected to the people who are connected to the movie. There is absolutely no way whatsoever that this is anywhere near the high marks.

Do yourself a favour and give this one a miss.

This Irish film genuinely took me by surprise - a compelling and emotionally rich story that had me hooked from the opening scenes. The performances were incredibly authentic, especially from the lead, who brought real depth to the character. The film's mood is haunting in the best way, lingering in your mind long after the credits roll. Visually, it's stunning - the direction and cinematography really highlight both the rugged beauty and underlying tension of the environment. What stood out most was its honest portrayal of working-class life, something rarely explored with such sensitivity and realism in modern cinema. The cast is outstanding, and it was a real treat to see John Boy from Love/Hate in a role like this. Absolutely worth watching - a standout Irish drama that deserves more attention.

Another disappointing paddy film stupid tired story line plagued with stereotypical cliches. If you have any free time do not waste this thinking it's anything like Kin . It's not it's utter dug meat . I have had better trips to the dentist than this . In fact I once for probed by an alien in a very vivid dream ( or was it 🤔) that felt better than I did after watching this codswallop . Do yourself a favour of your thinking of watching this don't get yourself 8 beer a baseball bat and smash it off your shins it will give you momentum pleasure than realising you watched this monstrous production till the end . Your sincerely Graeme no life Smillie.

Decent story of a veteran dealing with PTSD, bad luck and bad people. This story has been told many times, rarely breaking new ground in the crime genre, only this felt more real than most. The low budget helps capture Dublin's grim urban landscapes with damp streets, dirty canals, dimly lit alleys that present a mood and create the right amount of tension. If you are entertained by depictions of urban despair and the gritty side of life and are not expecting a polished, high-budget thriller and you don't need a tidy happy ending you'll probably like it. If you're into happy sappy endings this definitely isn't it.

Amongst the Wolves is a gut-punch of an Irish thriller that doesn't hold back. Luke McQuillan is straight-up incredible as Danny, a homeless ex-soldier battling PTSD and his demons on Dublin's rough streets. His quiet intensity carries the whole film-every glance and move feels so real. The story hooks you when Danny connects with Will, a teenager (Daniel Fee) tangled up with a brutal drug gang led by Power, played by Aidan Gillen, who's as chilling as you'd expect.

The film's raw and grounded, with Dublin's gritty corners practically a character on their own. The cinematography's stark, and the sparse soundtrack lets the emotions breathe. Yeah, it hits a few familiar crime drama notes, and the ending wraps up a bit too quick, but man, it's intense and gripping. McQuillan's performance is the heart of it-you feel his pain and fight. If you're into hard-hitting, character-driven stories that dive into the dark side without flinching, this one's a must. Really stuck with me. 8/10.