the story of a mentally ill man with built-up rage boiling inside, which is one of the scariest things you can imagine in today's world. The film is disappointing because none of these issues are explored in greater depth
the film is frequently unbearably tense; There is an overreliance on symbolism, and the exact reasons for Joseph's turmoil are left unsaid, but there are tantalising layers to Whishaw's lived-in performance and he is the reason to keep watching
it's a fierce, claustrophobic and atmospheric character study with a big pressure-cooker performance from Ben Whishaw; Aneil Karia is a smart film-maker and this is a valuable beginning
electric but also numbing; Even though Ben Whishaw is mesmeric, by the end of the 105-minute running time the whole experience starts to feel like being trapped in a broken-down subway car with a violent mental patient
Ben Whishaw is on top form in this frantic, London-set drama from debut feature director Aneil Karia; With this ingenious, obviously modestly-budgeted effort, Karia puts himself firmly on the filmmaking map
Aneil Karia's dynamic, sometimes absurd debut; As an experiment in steering a potentially tight thriller entirely by one character's irrational whims, it's abrasively compelling, even if the go-go-go plotting doesn't withstand closest scrutiny
an extremely promising debut feature, "Surge" is at times a dizzyingly fast paced film, in which Karia has created a unique viewing experience; It's undoubtedly Whishaw who keeps the film compelling with his startling performance
a powder-keg performance from Ben Whishaw powers this visceral London-set crime thriller; It's a very uncomfortable watch that offers a bravura showcase for Ben Whishaw's range
by Louisa Moore [Screen Zealots ]
