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It seemed to me as though the film is confused whether it is an edgy noir-esquire thriller or 'torture porn' in the vein of Saw. On the one hand the production is excellent with hand-held camera-work and a sensitive use of low-key lighting (the film is VERY dark) adding to the ubiquitous air of suspense. On the other hand it could be said that the torture at the end is a bit excessive, crowd-pleasing and/or shatters the Hitchcockian intensity associated with allowing the audience to conceive the horrors in their own minds (though personally I like a bit of gratuitous violence). At the heart of this film though is a battle between love and hatred that gets you thinking. Some on these boards have said that it has changed their whole view of life and love. While it probably hasn't affected me quite so profoundly I would have to say that everyone should watch this film as it's guaranteed to entertain, engage and inspire, which is what all art should do. Overall a very good movie: 8/10.
score 8/10
darkslyde 10 October 2007
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