The Stranger is a new crime drama directed and written by Thomas M. Wright. This is only the second film he has directed and the first he has written independently.

The film is about how Henry (Sean Harris) and Mark (Joel Edgerton) meet and become friends. Henry is worn out from his physical work in crime. Mark therefore tries to support him in this as a new partner and friend. However, both have secrets from each other and pretend to be different than they really are.

With this second film, Thomas M. Wright is only trying to make his first crime film. For this he seems to have been inspired by other well-known crime films such as Reservoir Dogs. Unfortunately, he almost makes a lesser copy of this film.

Despite the familiar elements, the film itself is long-winded and unclear. The secrets that both characters have from each other will also remain a mystery for the viewers of the film for a long time.

Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris do well together in the film, but the secrets both characters carry with them make them come across as awkward friends in the right way.

The trailer and IMDB synopsis for this film tell you very little.

I went in knowing only that, and that made the experience fantastic. What an exciting and creepy story.

I read a few reviews here, and saw that they spoil a lot. It's up to you, but my advice is: don't read the reviews, and go see the film. I'll only tell you this: it's not a family film or a comedy. But for the rest, any adult viewer has nothing to worry about, and odds are that you'll find this film interesting.

It's a calm film, but not slow paced. Looks good, great acting. It's worth it going in with only what the trailer showed you. It's based on a true story.

A gripping and absorbing drama. Performances are sublime and riveting. The storytelling is nuanced and captivating. Even though we know the true crime that existed in Australia, it still leaves you guessing at every twist and turn... Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris appeared to be in their roles rather than play them. It was uncanny the resemblance and behaviour of Sean Harris to the real perpetrator of the crime. It was like seeing the real figure on screen. He was just extraordinary and should win an award for his performance as should the director and others. The music was pounding and engaging,heightening the drama on all levels. This is 5 star movie and 10 star IMDb one.