A masterclass in handling tension without ever showing anything. I mean, there is an ever present mysterious... thing ? that kills people and the whole budget for that must have been a fan to make three leaves float in one sequence. And still, the actors make it real enough si that it's not an issue. Impressive.
The non linear narrative is also a good thing. Otherwise the movie would have started with what is basically a remake of The happening.
I'm still a little confused on what the thing actually is. It seems to be omnipresent, everywhere at the same time, when it's convenient, it's instantly there, wherever they are. But it's selective, like when Malorie is not affected but Jessica is, when they are in the same car. Also some time it might not be there (if someone has to look at the rapids, there's a chance that they won't just kill themselves instantly). So maybe it's just roaming around, but there are enough or it is big enough to almost be everywhere. It also can't get inside, so houses, cars, but what is the limit to inside ? Why couldn't it enter the house when the door is open ?
Obviously it's not the point of the movie, but it looks that for this reason, it hasn't be entirely thought through. That's a little annoying because an interesting part of this kind of movie is to try to understand what's happening and find a way to counter it.
Bonus points for the use of crazy people that are not affected but want to share and blind people as savers in the ending.
The characters are diverse enough to offer interest while they are here, and all in all actors are quite good.
So not top level, but really enjoyable. Not sure it's worth a second viewing though.
Review by FLYVIP 2BlockedParent2019-02-09T22:10:01Z
A masterclass in handling tension without ever showing anything. I mean, there is an ever present mysterious... thing ? that kills people and the whole budget for that must have been a fan to make three leaves float in one sequence. And still, the actors make it real enough si that it's not an issue. Impressive.
The non linear narrative is also a good thing. Otherwise the movie would have started with what is basically a remake of The happening.
I'm still a little confused on what the thing actually is. It seems to be omnipresent, everywhere at the same time, when it's convenient, it's instantly there, wherever they are. But it's selective, like when Malorie is not affected but Jessica is, when they are in the same car. Also some time it might not be there (if someone has to look at the rapids, there's a chance that they won't just kill themselves instantly). So maybe it's just roaming around, but there are enough or it is big enough to almost be everywhere. It also can't get inside, so houses, cars, but what is the limit to inside ? Why couldn't it enter the house when the door is open ?
Obviously it's not the point of the movie, but it looks that for this reason, it hasn't be entirely thought through. That's a little annoying because an interesting part of this kind of movie is to try to understand what's happening and find a way to counter it.
Bonus points for the use of crazy people that are not affected but want to share and blind people as savers in the ending.
The characters are diverse enough to offer interest while they are here, and all in all actors are quite good.
So not top level, but really enjoyable. Not sure it's worth a second viewing though.