...the movie's characters are fascinating—particularly the scholar Whitehead (Reece Shearsmith), who holds up his meager book learning as a great depth of knowledge.

...a film exposed to the elements, shivering with fever and discomfort.

Very physical, with intense performances and half-serious period talk, it’s an impressive, haunting picture...

...innehåller episka interludium och avslutar med en storslagen final.