User reviews

Well after viewing this only a few minutes ago I'll try to give an outline without being emotionally invested. Great acting from Olivia Wilde and Nick Stahl. The soundtrack was good and the pace was even, as it built the frame around Stahl's character,as to what he actually did or did not do to get him locked in the mental facility. Upon introduction into to Dash Mihok's character Carl, there is an immediate tenseness brought in as they let his evil be well apparent. Of course since O.Wilde is housed in the same facility we can guess there will be some sort of relationship between her and Stahl. Although it wasn't a film with big "thrills" or serious action it did very good keeping my attention, I rarely get emotionally involved but found myself caught up and full of anger at points that I won't mention, I would recommend to anyone, especially those who are looking for some real raw emotion out of a film.

Also I need to mention the great job of Pruitt Taylor Vince as he was great as supporting cast. It's freaky how he makes his eyes go back and forth so quickly, I just about blinded myself trying to do it *>)

Is it an epic masterpiece? No. Is it well and appropriately written? Yes. Is it well acted? Absolutely.

OK, some of the back-story is left a little lacking in flashbacks that are extremely short and for the most part lacking in development. But the present is well thought out, follows a natural character progression, and there aren't any unnecessary character trait flips to create artificial drama. The ending is appropriate for the progression of the story. Even the audio is perfectly developed.

Basically, this hits the mark on every mark except special effects (which would feel completely tacked on and unnecessary anyway). I don't get why there are so many poor reviews for something very solid!

This movie has quite an interesting story, and has quality screenwriting and direction. It's sad that it didn't receive a wider release.

Nick Stahl plays the leading role very well, and Olivia Wilde gives a fine performance as the bipolar patient. Dash Mihok gives a frighteningly realistic portrayal of a psychopath. Pruitt Taylor Vince portrays the kind of seriously disturbed patient one would expect to find on a maximum security psychiatric ward. Shohreh Aghdashloo portrays an unethical, callous psychiatrist who disregards safety precautions and makes no genuine attempt to help the patients.

The movie is quite realistic. The last 20 minutes are very tense, as we don't know for sure what the outcome will be.