
Reviews — The Guilty
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
This crime story, featuring only one performer, creates a genuinely unsettling sense of being closed in. Jakob Cedergren portrays “Asger,” an officer carrying his own burdens, who finds himself concentrating on a disturbing but captivating phone call from a woman needing help. She reports being stranded on a highway inside a white van with two children left alone at her house. As his work is nearing completion, he de…
r96sk
I really enjoy movies of this kind. *The Guilty*, a film confined to a single setting, often risks losing viewers – yet when executed well, that constraint can create an incredibly captivating experience, and this 2018 production certainly achieves that. While I figured out the direction it was headed, I’ve always maintained that predictability isn't necessarily a flaw; I can still value what a film sets out to…
Jan
I really enjoyed this film; it’s a "small" movie that's truly excellent, demonstrating that a large budget isn't necessary to create suspense and hold viewers captivated. The premise is quite simple – essentially just one room, a man, and a telephone – yet it delivers an intense narrative with a surprising turn. While the tone is dark, there are also some lighter moments providing a welcome break. Jakob Cedergren giv…


