A breath of fresh air!

Rating: 8/10 (9 September 2016)

Don't breathe is a tense thrill ride of a film. It has been a long time since I have watched a thriller as good as Don't Breathe. Fede Alvarez's direction is inspired and also very watchable. Many films have patches of action followed by sections were nothing really happens, but Don't Breathe is a (if you pardon the pun) breath of fresh air. Throughout the entire film, I was on the edge of my seat desperate to see what happens next. Something I particularly noticed during the film was how silence is effectively used to create tension. This technique really helps this movie stand out as a great example of its genre.
Jane Levy's acting is superb as her utter fear is translated extremely well on screen. Stephen Lang delivers a hauntingly believable performance that will send shivers down your spine.
Overall, I think Don't Breathe deserves 8 out of 10 as it is a truly great film that goes back to the basics of cinema.