Demise

Great film! Sexy, hilarious, twisted, and jaw dropping. I loved how the characters were believable, realistic, and even relatable Angelenos vs. Botoxed-out and expressionless. More of the European style in that regard. Fun to see all the cameos. I've recommended it to several friends. I don't watch a while lot of TV and most of the films watch are historical epics or documentaries. Or what my kids are watching. I truly enjoyed watching Demise.

Looking forward to finding out how Celine's character develops and what transpires between the new character. Would love to see Caleb show a little more Latino cultural values that are typical in these types of men in LA.

Film, movies, cinema, Hollywood, the dream factory. The whole business has come to a pretty pass when B-movie dross like DEMISE can get itself reviewed in a national newspaper. Disney's atrocious Snow White reboot having failed so spectacularly a Jason Statham actioner outlasted it at the box office, and with Mine Craft being excoriated as we speak, is it any wonder any thing, any little thing that seems remotely related to people and their problems can get industry attention. Even amateurish junk like this.

DEMISE begins with the sound of sexy time, lady's heels scattered on the carpet, man's shoes sat neatly side-by-side. We then see the lady riding high with her undies still on. Admittedly we are talking classy lingerie, but still, one senses we're in Hollywood prudish infantilisation territory. Subsequent clinches don't become any more explicit, nor realistic.

The opening titles wouldn't look wholly out of place on a James Bond movie, if Bond was no longer a spy and merely a gigolo. (Who knows, maybe that's where the franchise will go in the future. Double-Oh Demise, perhaps?) Later we get generic Spanish guitar during one quickie (17 secs, in real time), and generic videogame music, Super Mario maybe, around the 45 minute mark. The music, like the editing, like the dialogue, is a muddle. And what dialogue!

• Wow. Tonight was such fun. I think we needed that.

• I had SO MUCH fun.

Who talks like that with their wife, after dinner and nookie? Do people have 'date nights' when they're still childless? From the first words one senses that Demise is not predicated on life experiences but on genre recognition. The dialogue sounds like it could have been written by, you guessed it, AI.

• Fiona! Look, I know you think you're getting the short end of the stick here.

• You're right. I AM getting the short end of the stick.

(The short end of the stick?) Demise has been compared in the press to 1990s era skin flicks, bonkbusters, T&A movies, only now we have to cope with computer-generated dialogue and what could be intimacy-coordinator-coordinated sex scenes. Even movies like Animal Instincts had better dialogue than Demise.

• Well don't worry, I didn't f*** him in my new dress.

• You BETTER not have.

• I took it off first.

• OOh! I probably deserved that.

(Was that meant to be a witty scolding?) You get the point. I'll have to presume the writer/director is a breather and not a bot, and let's face it, plenty of Hollywood 'content' is based not upon observation of lived experience but rather upon genre pictures, brand recognition. Just as AI works by recycling what's already out there, so can real life human beings, possessing more ambition than talent.

DEMISE deserves to be studied in film schools. Much can be learned from such fare.

Demise is a movie that makes you uncomfortable in a good way. I found it compelling, shocking and a well oiled emotional train wreck you can't look away from. I found the acting fantastic, especially that of Liz Fenning, the actress who played Celine. I was invested in the story from beginning till end and found this not so typical complicated love story to be sexy, edgy and realistic. Demise is not your average cookie cutter romantic thriller and that's what sets it apart and makes it good. I thought direction was great, the cast, music. All of which bundled together in superb editing makes "Demise" a psychological rollercoaster that is unforgettable.

This movie offers a truly fantastic storyline, packed with imaginative twists and turns that keep you guessing throughout. The plot is both creative and original, making it a standout in its genre. While the film is compelling, I believe the runtime could have been trimmed slightly to maintain a tighter pace, which would have enhanced the overall experience. Additionally, a bit more focus on character development-particularly exploring the motivations of one of the main characters earlier on-could have added an extra layer of depth to the story.

The acting, for the most part, was a highlight, with several strong performances that brought the characters to life. However, the portrayal of the wife felt a little over the top at times, which momentarily pulled me out of the movie's otherwise immersive atmosphere. Even so, the film as a whole delivered an entertaining and memorable journey, showcasing a creative approach to storytelling that deserves recognition.

I love a good date night movie with lies, deceit and lots of twists and turns. If you do too you will love this movie. This is the directorial debut for Yara Estrada Lowe and she does a terrific job. She captures the genre perfectly and gives us a spicy dramatic tale. She also wrote this movie which is all the more impressive. It moves along at a nice pace and has just the right amount of suspense and twists. The cast is great lead by Carlo Mendez who gives a great performance. Without giving anything away he really had me wondering if his character was a nice guy who was confused or just a womanizing jerk. Liz Fenning and Crystal Hernandez are also very strong as the female leads. I recommend this movie and can't wait to see what Yara does next.