Enter Alex Forbes, played by a young Eddie Redmayne. Alex is a charismatic, popular, and somewhat arrogant student who is coerced by the police into sharing a cell with Nigel to uncover the truth. The dynamic is set: two brilliant minds from vastly different social spectrums locked in a psychological game of cat and mouse.
The editing style is sharp, often using flashbacks and hallucinations to blur the line between reality and Nigel's manipulations. This disorientation puts the viewer in the same confused state as Alex, making the eventual reveals more impactful. fylm Like Minds 2006 mtrjm kaml
The forensic psychologist who must piece together Alex's story while sensing that Nigel’s influence remains even after his death. Enter Alex Forbes, played by a young Eddie Redmayne
Despite mixed reviews in 2006, Like Minds has earned a cult following for several reasons: The editing style is sharp, often using flashbacks
The story follows Alex Forbes (Eddie Redmayne), a student at a prestigious boarding school who is accused of murdering his roommate, Nigel Colbie (Tom Sturridge). A forensic psychologist (Toni Collette) is brought in to determine if there is enough evidence to charge him, uncovering a dark and obsessive bond between the two boys involving secret societies and morbid fascinations. Where to Watch