I have still yet to see any of director Ben Wheatley‘s films. First and foremost this includes Kill List, which I’ve heard plenty about, as well as A Field in England. Thing is, I better get on it or I’ll find myself even further behind once High Rise hits theaters and today star Tom Hiddleston has delivered the first look at the film via his Twitter feed.
[amz asin=”B005LW5KA2″ size=”small”]Just above is Hiddleston, starring as Dr Laing in the big screen adaptation of J.G. Ballard‘s novel of the same name. The story centers on a new residential tower built on the eve of Margaret Thatcher’s rise to power, at the site of what will soon become the world’s financial hub. Designed as a luxurious solution to the problems of the city, it is a world apart. Enter Robert Laing (Hiddleston), a young doctor seduced by the high-rise and its creator, the visionary architect Anthony Royal (Jeremy Irons). Laing discovers a world of complex loyalties, and also strikes up a relationship with Royal’s devoted aide Charlotte (Sienna Miller). But rot has set in beneath the flawless surface. Sensing discord amongst the tenants, Laing meets Wilder, a charismatic provocateur bent on inciting the situation. Wilder initiates Laing into the hidden life of the high-rise and Laing is shocked at what he sees. As the residents break into tribal factions, Laing finds himself in the middle of mounting violence. Violence that he also finds emerging in himself.
The film is expected to premiere later this year, I would expect, most likely, at a film festival before landing in theaters.
