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Surge

  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
4.3K
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Surge (2020)
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Thriller

Set over 24 hours in London, a man goes on a bold and reckless journey of self-liberation.Set over 24 hours in London, a man goes on a bold and reckless journey of self-liberation.Set over 24 hours in London, a man goes on a bold and reckless journey of self-liberation.

  • Director
    • Aneil Karia
  • Writers
    • Aneil Karia
    • Rupert Jones
    • Rita Kalnejais
  • Stars
    • Ben Whishaw
    • Ryan McKen
    • Victor Olamide
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aneil Karia
    • Writers
      • Aneil Karia
      • Rupert Jones
      • Rita Kalnejais
    • Stars
      • Ben Whishaw
      • Ryan McKen
      • Victor Olamide
    • 89User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    How Ben Whishaw Makes Madness Believable in 'Surge'
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    Ben Whishaw
    Ben Whishaw
    • Joseph
    Ryan McKen
    Ryan McKen
    • Emre
    Victor Olamide
    • Vincent
    • (as Victor Olamide)
    Jasmine Jobson
    Jasmine Jobson
    • Lily
    Bogdan Kominowski
    Bogdan Kominowski
    • Danili
    Nish Nathwani
    • Jinaid
    Laurence Spellman
    Laurence Spellman
    • Scott
    Muna Otaru
    Muna Otaru
    • Adaeze
    Perry Fitzpatrick
    Perry Fitzpatrick
    • Bradley
    Michael Jenn
    Michael Jenn
    • Gideon
    Ian Gelder
    Ian Gelder
    • Alan (Joseph's Dad)
    Robin Pearce
    • Leo (Man in Car Park)
    Ellie Haddington
    • Joyce (Joseph's Mum)
    Isla Preston
    • 5 Year Old Girl
    Daisy Frossard
    • Mother of 5 Year Old Girl
    Stacha Hicks
    Stacha Hicks
    • Catherine (Toiletries Woman)
    Filipe Donica
    • Boy with Water Bottle
    Lucy Thackeray
    Lucy Thackeray
    • Siobhan
    • Director
      • Aneil Karia
    • Writers
      • Aneil Karia
      • Rupert Jones
      • Rita Kalnejais
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    7Xstal

    A Manic & Disorientating Meltdown & Breakdown...

    Chaos and confusion reign as the world of a troubled man caves in, self destructs and obliterates, leaving the audience equally challenged and quite often awkward and uncomfortable - which is exactly as intended you suspect. Outstanding lead from Ben Wishaw.
    8HumbleMensa

    Well done

    This movie is raw.

    The actor does a great job playing the character.

    I can't say much or it spoils it.

    Camera filming is shaky, but sort of fits what's going on.
    9durham100

    One of the finest lead performances you will ever see.

    I have just finished watching this and I am emotionally drained. For those saying this is amatuerish I am sorry but you know nothing about cinema at all. The hand held camera works brilliantly - it lets us into josephs world. The fact that people on the street are staring at him and the camera doesn't matter as they would stare at his behaviour anyway and it adds to the realism and this must have added to the pressure for Ben Wishaw to pull this off. At times this feels like a cruel documentary where the subject is allowed to hit rock bottom for the good of the film. This is stunning. Wishaw should have had an oscar - he has a massive career ahead of him. Give it a chance as it does start slowly but with good reason. Let your self immerse in it and you won't even realise you are watching a movie.
    7SnoopyStyle

    all about Ben

    Joseph (Ben Whishaw) works at the airport security checkpoint. He's struggling with mental illness and it spirals out of control.

    Full marks for Ben Whishaw's performance. Full full marks. The story could do a bit more dramatic reworking. It needs a more compelling climax. It does get a bit repetitive. Nevertheless, this is all about Ben and he's amazing.
    9joannekate

    Moving portrait of a spiral into mental illness

    I love Ben Whishaw, and this is strangely reminiscent of ' Perfume: Story of a Murderer.' It's a fairly arty film, shot in a very modern way. It takes place over twenty four hours and details the slide into mental meltdown of a young airport worker, Joseph. He's a bit of a loner, has obviously had a bit of a traumatic upbringing with a strict, grumpy Father and a downtrodden Mother. His job is mundane, he has few friends and is struggling with lonliness.

    His descent into mental decline is almost reminiscent of ' Joker', as it almost feels as though Joseph is becoming liberated and free ad he begins to run amok in London. I really liked it, and thought Ben Whishaw was convincing and likeable. I was on his side all the way through.

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      At some point Ben Whishaw's character sprays himself with perfume and seems to enjoy it to the surprise of his colleagues. Whishaw played the lead role in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
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      At the start of the final credits, "for Massey" appears.
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      Featured in Radio Dolin: Pixar's "Luca", Sokurov anniversary and analysis of "Leviathan" from Zvyagintsev (2021)

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Афект
    • Filming locations
      • Tottenham Hale Rail Station, London, United Kingdom
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
      • Protagonist Pictures
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      • $34,444
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      • 1h 45m(105 min)
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