Second Coming (2014)

Clark praises the film as an intriguing, morally ambiguous family drama and sees it as the arrival of a major filmmaking talent. He singles out Nadine Marshall’s extraordinary performance and the film’s atmospheric, carefully poised cinematic style.

The four-star rating indicates a positive verdict. The critic singles out the film’s intertwining of everyday life and spirituality.

Kermode finds the film an elusive but affecting drama with a tangible human heart. He praises the believable performances, especially Nadine Marshall’s nuanced central turn.

The review regards the film as an impressive, uneasy family drama. It singles out Idris Elba’s powerful performance and the searching writing for praise.

The critic finds the film subtle and ultimately uplifting, despite its refusal to explain Jackie’s pregnancy. They particularly praise Nadine Marshall’s portrayal of frozen despair and vulnerability.

O’Sullivan calls it a brazenly weird romantic drama that rewards viewers who stay with its slow pace. She praises the performances, Green’s jolting rhythms, and a touching ending.

Crook calls the drama an intriguing, still-unformed arrival of a new British cinema voice. He singles out Nadine Marshall’s subtle, soulful performance as its most resonant element.

Barker finds the film oblique and engrossing, though its languid, fragmented storytelling can test viewers’ patience. He praises the cast, especially Nadine Marshall’s performance and the sustained restraint of young Kai Francis Lewis.

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Dalton finds the film intriguing but ultimately overlong and underpowered, with its unanswered mysteries weakening the premise. He praises Nadine Marshall’s intense, layered performance and the film’s subtle observations about family power dynamics.

Kermode finds the film worthwhile but says it never fully delivers on its strong central idea. She especially praises Nadine Marshall’s quietly intense performance as Jax.

The review finds the film tense and unflinching, with Elba’s performance compelling. It singles out the stifling awkwardness of a dinner scene as especially effective.