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A lot of reviewers are pointing out the puzzle, cryptic nature of this movie.

Of course, it is relative. It depends on what you are used to watch. If you are someone who found a meaning into Twin Peaks, or the final two episodes of The Prisoner, then you will be in your element.

This is an indie masterpiece that should get more recognition, and I certainly hope it will get it over time.

The movie begins with a man who's not named, a John Doe (actually there isn't a single named character in the movie), announcing through a video uploaded to the Internet that he intends to murder his ex in 72 hours, and wants to document the whole process for us to learn from it.

Along the way, bits and pieces of information allows us to understand what drove him to such a level of cuckooness.

While not being a big fan of "found footage" movies (Cloverfield being an exception), ipI have to admit it's well used here, and works as a whole. The camera is alwaus carried by the main character, or positioned in a logical way. It feels authentic. The director took care of not filming long shaky motion sickness scenes either, which is a plus.

The movie is crazy and original and, the lead actor certainly knows how to convey unleashed madness. In the middle of the madness and horror, he manages to get a few laughs from us.

For an indie low budget movie, it's really good. I've read some harsh critics on there, and my opinion is that the movie is underrated (below five at this date). People have to set their expectations accordingly to the production values and, judge movies for what they are.

There is a post credit sequence. Don't miss it. You'll need it.

While the Denzel Washington movies were entertaining pieces, they had little in common with the original series. His McCall being more of a solitary Jack Reacher type.

Here, we have a Robyn McCall of the right age and seemingly unthreatening appearance. She has a daughter, as Robert had a son. She has a CIA contact on her back (Chris Noth) as Robert had Control (Robert Lansing). She has old allies, and new allies made while helping people.

She puts in place a system with her ex-employer to keep her freedom of movement and mpget required support to help those for whom "odds are against them", as Robert did in the first season of the original.

The stories are satisfying. Queen Latifah's acting is more than adequate.

A lot of fun to watch.