Directed by: Joel Edgerton
Written by: Joel Edgerton
Starring: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, & Joel Edgerton
For Joel Edgerton's first directorial of a feature film, I applaud him. It's exciting, able to make you jump, and definitely a mystery. The ending guys...that ending.
Anyway, no spoilers here. The film revolves around Bateman's character Simon, his wife Robyn, played by Ms. Hall and their new move to California. While shopping they encounter Edgerton's character Gordo, Simon's high school classmate. After that encounter several gifts arrive at Simon and Robyn's home, making them paranoid about their boundaries and the intentions of Gordo. As the plot goes on, they need to figure out if Gordo is out to hurt them or is just a generous gift giver.
Of course there is more to the story then told in the summary, but like I said no spoilers. All the characters were well casted and the story was very creative. The location was great. The camerawork was great. I didn't really see any problems. I was suprised that people actually jumped in the movie. One woman screamed and apparently hurt her spine by doing so. I will admit I also jumped twice. It was that good.
But there were some parts that dragged and I could see how one particular point in the plot was confusing to some people in the audience. If you have questions about the film, feel free to leave a comment and I can explain it to you. The parts that dragged though were necessary to show the passing of time. True film trick. Nevertheless, the film deserves 4 popcorns. Once again, congratulations to Mr. Edgerton.
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