Sightseers
Sightseers

Sightseers

2012Movie88 minEnglish

Chris wants to show girlfriend Tina his world, but events soon conspire against the couple and their dream caravan holiday takes a very wrong turn.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users60%
Director: Ben WheatleyGenres: Comedy, Crime, Horror

Plot Summary

A couple's caravanning holiday takes a dark turn as their petty desires escalate into a trail of murder and mayhem across the British countryside. What begins as a quirky, awkward road trip soon descends into a macabre and unsettling journey of escalating violence.

Critical Reception

Sightseers received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its dark humor, distinctive style, and the performances of its lead actors. The film was noted for its blend of comedy and disturbing violence, marking it as a standout in contemporary British cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique blend of dark comedy and unsettling violence.
  • The performances of Steve Oram and Alice Lowe were widely commended.
  • Ben Wheatley's distinctive directorial style was a key highlight.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's dark humor and unsettling nature, with many appreciating the unique premise and performances, though some found the violence and bleakness off-putting.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The characters' names, Tina and Chris, are derived from the names of actors Tina Malone and Christopher Eccleston, whom director Ben Wheatley admired.

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Walruse

Walruse

Wheaton pulls off this black comedy well. It is a quiet crescendo of unpleasant characters justifying their anti social actions with the logic internal to their own moral micro-cosmos. Watching Sightseers is an experience of being torn betw...
Gimly

Gimly

My Plex account listed this movie as being a "Drama Romance Crime Thriller Horror Comedy". We laughed, but that's actually pretty accurate. _Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._