This reviewer loves to sift little-known "indie" films, especially foreign ones! Amidst the common wreckage, there is often a diamond in the rough. Hats off to this British wonder.
The story is tight, like a theatrical production. It involves only a cast of three. It's mostly shot indoors. The plot seems simple enough at the outset: two bad dudes kidnap a young woman and demand a two million pound ransom from her father. The kidnap scene is quite gritty and makes the viewer squirm a bit.
No spoiler here, but about fifteen minutes into the kidnap scene, the plot begins to twist, and twist again, and twist again! Who knows whom? What are their actual relationships? Will this well-planned crime turned into a debacle? Will violence prevail?
We were glued to the screen. When the movie was over, we said "whew!" It was that kind of tension. Then we talked about the extraordinary and unexpected turns, and we reflected on themes and symbolism.
So, if you're in the mood for a special kind of film that will nail you to your seat and get you thinking long and hard, try this little treat.
Couldn't remember what prompted me to put this little number on our Netflix list, but suddenly it was there. Then I surmised, I'll bet it was one DB saw.
ReplyDeleteHubby, son, and I all enjoyed it. Really held our interest. It was unusual for a kidnapping plot: no frantic dad, no bumbling police, no nosy neighbor. In fact, no NOBODY, as you pointed out. Just three players. Yes, it may have started out on stage.
Gritty, textural direction. Unusual twists and relationships. Greg and I agreed we actually felt Alice's bondage, what that would be like.
Thanks for finding this.
So glad you enjoyed it. Love some of these indie gems. Gritty is right...quite tough to watch at times...but so gripping!
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