Detained

detained

This movie was so boring that I stopped watching after 20 minutes. Not only that but it was completely implausible. She supposedly shoots the (fake) policewoman, but then in the next scene we see that same woman without any apparent wounds or blood as if nothing happened to her at all. There's nothing thrilling about this movie, just a lot of talk by characters that arent the least bit interesting. Maybe it could have been a good plot but nothing stands out to stop you from falling asleep while these scam artists discuss their talents or lack of talent. Who cares. I stopped having any interest in the outcome very early on.

Film exceeds the expectations, given the budget limit. It works with what it has, turning closed set with limited opportunities into a strong plot point. It has quite well-written, down-to-earth story. Characters are believable, consistent and strongly motivated each by their own struggle in life. Decent to great performance overall, depiction of physical anguish could sometimes be better, although it's but a drop in a sea of tense character showdowns. Camerawork is on a whole different level, keeping you immersed in a story, and the set is incredibly well-put together. Keeps the atmosphere and doesn't have any "filler" moments just to extend the length of the film, so watching it is quite engaging. The movie is well-paced, with great twists here and there, albeit it's quite easy to figure out who is who midway through the film. Not a disadvantage, per ce, and I would even rewatch it to take a closer look at some specific details I might have missed the first time. Good film, can definitely recommend for those who have a couple of hours on their hands.

Watching this film for our annual movie night was a pleasant surprise. As someone who doesn't usually enjoy thrillers I was engaged with the plot of the movie from start to finish! It boggles my mind how this movie only took 20 days to shoot and that the majority of filming took place in such a small set! The way the actors all played off each other, made this balls-to-the-walls scenario really shine. Apparently this is the directors first feature length film which is incredibly impressive and I'll be on the lookout for other movies from this director in the future! Give it a watch when you're in the mood for a good B-Grade movie.