Review of I Came By

 The Guardian didn't rate this film:

There’s a believably devious turn from Hugh Bonneville at the centre of new hit-and-miss Netflix thriller I Came By, a film that sadly has very little else believable in it. He plays well-heeled former judge Hector Blake, who finds himself locked in a class-based battle of wills when socially conscious graffiti artist Toby (George MacKay) uncovers something nasty in his basement. Toby and friend Jay (Percelle Ascott) have gained notoriety in London for breaking into the homes of the rich and leaving the tag “I Came By”, but when Toby delves further into Hector’s home, he discovers something he’s unable to ignore. He calls the police but Hector’s connections and wealth make him an impossible target, leading the two into war.'  read on for my appraisal.

To all old age film buffs out there, this film was delightfully funny.  Concentrate on the mise on scene.

Where have I seen those gates and picture of daddy before.  Oh yes Citizen Kane.  And wasn't there another Hector who was a raving lunatic?

Where have I seen a dungeon with strange torture items? Oh yes! Hammer House of Horrors. Where have I seen the squash joke, Oh yes the Two Ronnies. Then there are the jokes that are a bit obvious eg.  the child's picture broken, the pottery with  a price tag.  But I loved  the sassy black police cop.

It is only the performance of Hugh Bonnerville ( all rounder good guy)  which is entirely convincing and his on screen persona that makes the whole plot plausible, and it is scary but also there are laughs.

I could imagine this film being a cult film.

However, there is a sinister and quite serious message.  That is - the abuse of power.  A man who is seen to do good and is well connected in society with his old school chums does really reflect our society and the leaders of society- they can get away with anything they like: parties, lockdown, infidelities', ignoring laws of the country, bullying, abuse, verbal abuse, sending asylum seekers to Africa.  If a person in power knows the right people then anything goes.................  even a nasty side line of murdering random people?