Two couples struggle to survive through rural savagery, but who means it more?
The best Irish film I've seen since From The Dark. Perfect balance in the pace and mood and characterisation, and excellent restraint in the story telling. Had no idea about this production when I pressed play, so at first I thought it was set in the north-west of the USA, then maybe Canada, before I twigged the accents (one English).
It's not ambitious, but perfect for what it is. And the most perfect moment is when the the two couples form a symmetry of double dealing on the porch.
Performances are good, use of music and sounds just right, and the editing keeps it clipping along. Cinematography is limited, but so wha'?
Overall: Refreshing survival.
The best Irish film I've seen since From The Dark. Perfect balance in the pace and mood and characterisation, and excellent restraint in the story telling. Had no idea about this production when I pressed play, so at first I thought it was set in the north-west of the USA, then maybe Canada, before I twigged the accents (one English).
It's not ambitious, but perfect for what it is. And the most perfect moment is when the the two couples form a symmetry of double dealing on the porch.
Performances are good, use of music and sounds just right, and the editing keeps it clipping along. Cinematography is limited, but so wha'?
Overall: Refreshing survival.