Layers of social complexity, compelling thriller

Rating: 9/10 (16 November 2014)

This is a very compelling thriller, that takes you on a ride of red herrings, and misdirection.
At the same time, it speaks to the misdirection that emotional charged topics lead to in the media and public perception,
and simultaneously provides a either intended or unintended metaphor criticism of feminism, or the victim/perpertrator duality that men and women experience in todays society, as is promoted by gender feminists.
In a number of refreshing twists, and changes, the film might be bleak and morally chilling, but is definitely well acted, and thought provoking.
It is so deep set in the space of darkness, that some may take it incorrectly as a subtle black comedy, but it is not. It is an exploration of the unexplored darker parts of human minds, public perception, and foremost of course, a compelling and slightly unsettling thriller.
The one way that I would mark it down, is that the victim in the film, displays not quite enough fear, sadness, confusion or vulnerability at points where you would expect them to. And given the nature of the ending, that would sell the ending better, if that had taken place. This could be due to writing or the actor, but that emotional gravity undersell unfortunately prevents this from being a complete 10/10 masterpiece, but it is still an incredible film, with much to think about and much to draw the viewer in.
Worth seeing, if you like realistic and non-conformist thriller and dark human drama with a side serving of provocation.