Urban Secrets
Urban Secrets

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Urban Secrets

2012
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Alan Cumming hosts a series of travel documentaries for Sky Atlantic, where he walks around various cities in the UK and Ireland, finding out their urban secrets. Each show took the form of a walk, during which he comes across a motley collection of celebrities, locals and experts who showed him hidden gems in London (2 shows), Brighton, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Dublin and Glasgow.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jeff RenfroGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A documentary filmmaker delves into the dark underbelly of a city, uncovering a series of interconnected crimes and conspiracies. As he gets closer to the truth, he finds himself targeted by powerful forces determined to keep their secrets buried. The investigation forces him to confront his own past and the true nature of the city's hidden society.

Critical Reception

Urban Secrets received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Some viewers appreciated the atmospheric tension and the attempt to create a gritty urban mystery, but overall, it failed to distinguish itself in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and occasional suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for a convoluted and predictable storyline.

  • Character development was often seen as shallow and unengaging.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divided opinion. Some found it a decent, low-budget thriller with an interesting premise, while others felt it was uninspired and failed to deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a shoestring budget in various locations across Los Angeles, with many scenes utilizing found footage or guerrilla filmmaking techniques to enhance its raw, documentary-style feel.

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