Cyanide

While Cyanide kept my attention throughout, I ultimately found it difficult to connect with its central character. Achille, portrayed as a troubled young man grappling with his strong feelings toward his deadbeat father, never quite escapes the shadow of being an intolerable brat. The film clearly wants the audience to sympathize with his struggle and root for his emotional resolution. But several scenes lack focus or are completely irrelevant and undeveloped.

Despite several attempts to peel back Achille's layers, the story never fully delivers on its promise. Instead of gaining insight, I was left with more questions than answers. The film has its moments and maintains enough intrigue to keep you watching, but its emotional payoff feels haphazard and incomplete.