Run the gauntlet
A guy going through a messy divorce is consoled by old friends during a drinking game, but the game just got dangerous ...
Not quite a horror - more truth-or-dare jeopardy in the working out of past issues through some home truths. The writing, direction and editing are very clever, leading us crisply through well-conceived scenes and establishing the characters and dilemmas with crystal clarity.
Performances are all good, with one reservation about the dubbing trick, which I found a little unconvincing. The only other drawback is the jeopardy ain't hard enough for horror, but that's conceded all along in the archness of the music score, and my own preferences shouldn't put off anyone who leans more toward the comedy side of the genre.
Overall: Nice little package, delivered in style.
Not quite a horror - more truth-or-dare jeopardy in the working out of past issues through some home truths. The writing, direction and editing are very clever, leading us crisply through well-conceived scenes and establishing the characters and dilemmas with crystal clarity.
Performances are all good, with one reservation about the dubbing trick, which I found a little unconvincing. The only other drawback is the jeopardy ain't hard enough for horror, but that's conceded all along in the archness of the music score, and my own preferences shouldn't put off anyone who leans more toward the comedy side of the genre.
Overall: Nice little package, delivered in style.
- begob
- Jun 26, 2022