Grim morality tale with affectations of social commentary on gang culture, nihilistic philosophy, even evil itself. The screen is awash in stale grays and greasy olive tones. The film does have its visceral touches: The authentic realization of London neighborhood hellholes, the hero’s phoenix-like emergence from a cocoon of flayed skin, a savage murder scene. But these are only moments. Heartless feels poky and is never able to juggle its ambitions. (2010) — John Rubio
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