Direction: Paul Andrew Williams
Country: UK
Writer-director Paul Andrew Williams made his directorial debut in 2016 with London to Brighton, releasing now Bull, his fifth theatrical feature and finest offer so far. Dark hues and brutal violence dominate the screen, and most of the dread is coldly served by Neil Maskell (Kill List, 2011; The Football Factory, 2004), who embodies the title character - a ruthless fixer - with a minimalist yet intense performance.
Bull is the type of guy that hurts first and only then asks the questions. He returns home after a mysterious 10-year absence, seeking revenge on his former gang, led by his ruthless father-in-law, Norman (David Hayman). At the same time, he tries to find the whereabouts of his son (Henri Charles), taken away in those days by his erratic, heroin-addict wife (Lois Brabin-Platt).
This brooding, monstrously barbarous thriller doesn't languish in the graphic, but makes sure to expose it to view, scene after scene. With a devilishly intelligent move toward the end, the film shows the evil that contaminates the hearts of these criminals. It will hook the viewers without sparing them.
