
Reviews — Plainclothes
Audience write-ups from TMDB
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The very first scenes, depicting a young man moving through a shopping mall, immediately establish both the time period and location, and left me uncertain whether the movie would actually "do something." The film utilizes a 4:3 aspect ratio and was shot on film, though it’s interspersed with footage from different cameras—the overall effect is disorienting. From the beginning, there's a feeling of being watched, …
CinemaSerf
After two young women are killed for rejecting a man’s sexual advances, law enforcement chooses to target public restrooms in a shopping center as a response. Officer “Lucas” (Tom Blyth) becomes part of this operation, essentially acting as bait to catch men engaging in illegal activity. He encourages them to expose themselves before arresting them. During one shift, he meets “Andrew” (Russell Tovey), who doesn’t tak…
Brent Marchant
The LGBTQ+ community has seen significant advancements in acceptance over the last five decades, a considerable change from earlier times. Despite this progress, many individuals within the community and those in certain jobs still find it difficult to be open about who they are. They haven’t been able or willing to share their true selves with a world that's gradually become more understanding—though there’s still w…


