Come Clean
Come Clean

Movie spotlight

Come Clean

2020
Movie
7 min
Swedish

Mattias is trying to apologise to Anneli for something that he did when they were young.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Stephen JonesGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A detective is haunted by his past as he investigates a series of drug-related deaths in his hometown. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the community, forcing him to confront his own demons. The film explores themes of addiction, corruption, and redemption.

Critical Reception

Come Clean received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its gritty atmosphere and performances, though some critics found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to the suspenseful narrative and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Noted for its exploration of difficult themes like addiction and corruption.

  • Criticized by some for relying on familiar crime thriller tropes.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and the emotional weight of the characters' struggles. Some viewers felt the pacing could have been tighter, but the overall conclusion was satisfying.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the 2020 London Independent Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The production team insisted on using actual abandoned buildings in the filming locations to enhance the gritty and authentic feel of the story.

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