RUN NAOMI RUN
THE DESPERATE HOUR focuses on one character on the move, who interacts with the outside world through the mobile phone as the world unravels beyond. The structure is similar to Tom Hardy's LOCKE, although it is not as well written. Given the star power do Naomi Watts to carry the whole film on her shoulders Australian veteran director Phillip Noyce shoots a minimalistic thriller. It is sharp, focused well acted and easy to relate to. How many times in your life you could not get in touch with your loved ones considering the worst and hoping for the best? This conflict is at core of the story as Amy learns of the situation by the smallest bits of news, her hopes crushed and restored over and over again.
The cinematography is spectacular for such a small film, the woods are picturesque and the visuals are always in synch with the mood of the characters. As the ending is not as forceful as the rest of the film makes us hope - THE DESPERATE HOUR is still a tense ride you don't want to miss.
The cinematography is spectacular for such a small film, the woods are picturesque and the visuals are always in synch with the mood of the characters. As the ending is not as forceful as the rest of the film makes us hope - THE DESPERATE HOUR is still a tense ride you don't want to miss.
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- Mar 4, 2022