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Bridgette Lundy-Paine delivered their lines like they were being fed to her through an ear piece. The terrible acting completely took me out of the universe the director was trying to convey. There were too many boring, drawn out monologues delivered monotonously without emotion, it almost became comical. It's really hard to connect to characters who show no resolve whatsoever. There were interesting themes but they were poorly executed, wish there was more emotional depth. There are so few actors with lines that these poor performances stick out like a sore thumb. Film has the vibe of a CW show written by an angsty teen who loves LED lighting.

Possum is an experimental art-house film which exudes a constant feeling of shame, guilt and despair. The protagonist Phillip is a sad, broken man who is burdened by his past. He lives in a drab hovel of an apartment, in the same building as his dirty old uncle. We follow him from place to place, as he carries a large bag with something sinister inside, not knowing his backstory or intentions. This film has a non linear narrative which makes it feel like a never ending nightmare. I thought the style was interesting at first, the viewer is forced to pay attention to each scene to look for clues that may help understand Phillip's life. After awhile I lost interest, it's a constant barrage of negative emotions, bleak settings and fever dreams with no real information. The director overuses dream sequences to the point that you have no idea what reality the film takes place in. Was it all a dream? Is he in purgatory? When you realize there's no real answer, the film falls flat and feels like a waste of time. From a purely aesthetic point of view, if you want to feel sad and unsettled, this is the film for you.