I didn't know what to expect from Plainclothes but I found myself drawn in. The story is quite slow and simple but it works because the acting carries everything. Russell Tovey in particular makes it believable and real. He has this way of showing small emotions that makes you feel like you're right there with him. The film has a few moments that feel very raw and intimate. Some people will call them graphic but to me they felt honest. It wasn't done for shock. It was more about the connection between the characters and how careful they were with each other. I don't usually sit through films easily but there was something about this one that kept me watching. Maybe it was the performances or the mood of it all. It isn't a loud or fast film. It's quiet, moody and you have to let yourself sink into it. I wouldn't say it's perfect. There are times where it drifts and you wonder where it's going. But in the end I felt glad I'd watched it. It stays with you after the credits. That's rare for me.

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