Fun ride with believable characters
The characters feel grounded and make choices that feel right in the moment. They actually need to be convinced to do stupid things. Risks are taken by each person involved in a way that is proportionate to their circumstances (Which is sort of one of the points of film). These sorts of details are important to me in a movie like this.
There is a palpable sense of dread and terror created via the slow revelations about our villain.
However, I will say that the ending, while effective, is underwhelming. I cannot claim to have a better suggestion, but it felt too abrupt. Anvari feels like he was holding back. The build was perfect and warranted more of a release than was provided. Still, an excellent movie and my feelings about the ending may change upon subsequent viewing.
There is a palpable sense of dread and terror created via the slow revelations about our villain.
However, I will say that the ending, while effective, is underwhelming. I cannot claim to have a better suggestion, but it felt too abrupt. Anvari feels like he was holding back. The build was perfect and warranted more of a release than was provided. Still, an excellent movie and my feelings about the ending may change upon subsequent viewing.
- javan23
- Dec 22, 2022