Film Review – London Road

“London Road” is a musical, but it certainly doesn’t share any jazz hands and happy feet. A docudrama-style overview of a serial killer’s rampage, the production aims to disturb expectations through songs, challenging the cast to come up with a way to blend singing with the communication of fear, keeping performances natural enough to remain respectful of the dire situation. It’s a strange picture from director Rufus Norris and screenwriter Alecky Blythe, who adapt their London stage hit for the screen, laboring to lose some of the stillness this kind of material inherently retains. It’s commendable work, as “London Road,” while lacking any memorable tunes, retains a surprising urgency and clear view of panic, keeping up vocal achievements while tending to fine performances. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com