F (2010)

Wonderful Movie

Overrated

The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

This had so much promise. A good build-up, great acting (Roxanne McKee is stunning by the way) and very tense in parts. F could have been one of the all-time great British thrillers. The tension starts in the classroom and proceeds to a nighttime set of chase/catch one of the best I've seen recently. Unfortunately it's let down by a very weak ending.

With most American teen horrors these days being about as believable as a cow jumping over the moon ,this is not bad at all Just a bit off fun really but take it from a horror movie buff maybe it just resonates better with a British audience If you had the teachers like I had It might bring you some overdue stress realise However if you are a teacher like me it will bring many chuckles only a teacher will understand Was trying to think of any similar movies Erm prom night maybe but not really See it it won't harm

Don't believe those reviews saying this is bad in every way – that's just people annoyed by the useless ending. But even more, don't believe those who tell you this is worth watching or a good example of British horror. It starts with dramatic promise: the main character isn't sympathetic, but we can see his problems. It's very low budget, but reasonably acted and put together and the opening may well suck you in. But as things develop, the plot makes less and less sense. Why do people not call for help or leave the building when they have the chance? Why do the police behave so unrealistically at almost every turn? OK, this is horror, and, for those who liked this film anyway, horror is about horror, not having a script that makes sense. Certainly poor plotting is a feature of the genre and movies like Alien, which are perfectly thought through, are quite rare.The huge problem here is the ending. Lots of questions are raised along the way. Will the teacher be able to come to terms with the requirements of his job? – seems unlikely as he seems to care nothing for either the kids or his subject. (His lessons are delivered in a low monotone with back turned to the class.) Will he keep some kind of worthwhile relationship with his daughter – seems unlikely as he hits her, picks on her and he's such a loser. Will he get back together with his estranged wife? – seems unlikely as he's such a ditto. We may or may not care about any of this – his revolting treatment of a pupil in the opening scene is enough to put anyone off him for good. But if we have any interest in the film at all, we will want to know who these mysterious hooded intruders are. The title (F refers to the failing grade, the lowest a kid can receive in the UK) wants to suggest they are pupils or former pupils, let down by the educational system. But this just isn't possible because they operate with the effectiveness and athleticism of highly-trained ninjas. Twice, a single one of them is enough to take out a police officer who has seen them coming. I couldn't think of any convincing explanation, and was looking forward to finding out which unconvincing one would be offered… When the film just ended. Without answering anything at all.I'm not one who wants every little loose end tied up. In fact in some ways, the film could have ended a couple of minutes sooner, as the teacher struggles with the impossible choice between helping his wife or daughter. But some explanation has to be offered for the attack, which is 90% of the whole film. To create an impossible situation and then just stop, is far too easy and utterly pathetic. Don't waste your time on this. If you do enjoy the opening, you'll just end up frustrated and annoyed. Try something like Wilderness, with similar low budget and delinquent youth theme, which really delivers in the UK horror genre.

Huh. So starts out Teacher is losing it with drinking, hit his daughter and then people started dropping dead. By crazy gymnastic monkey hoodie guys. So many questions unansweredStoryline sucks. Those people are so stupid. There was no character to really root for. It just hurts my brain thinking about how someone is like "oh yeah, This is perfect, what a great film"! 1. Why are they killing everyone? 2. Who are they? 3. Whats up with the gymnastics skills? Wh at happened to the police, Mother, daughter, and father? Did the daughter make it to the hospital? Were there backup officers called?WHY DOES IT JUST ENDWe are like is this a joke? and fast-forwarded to the end. Nope that is the ending. Open endings are awesome and all..But comon dude.