Thriller cinema done right !

Rating: 8/10 (12 October 2019)

Denis Villeneuve yet again delivers a well crafted piece of art , not only is the story captivating , but it's full of symbolism , psychology and everything that in my mind makes a film great and communicates a strong message to the audience .
I've known Villeneuve through his Sci-Fi works ( Arrival - Blade Runner 2049 ) and decided to give this movie a chance , I have to say I was in for a lovely surprise , the guy made a Fincher-esque psychological movie without losing his signature .
Tension is so dominant in the movie it's almost a character , the nature of the characters being morally different ( which can be observed through their reactions , behaviors and acts ) makes for a very suspenseful experience which is amplified thanks to the actors' performances ( espiecially Hugh Jackman who was very intense in some scenes ) .
The movie deals brilliantly with moral dilemmas and other philosophical concepts such as egoism , altruism , nihilism , the good and bad spectrum or whether these two exist at all , the movie also had its share of religious symbolism and imagery to portray mainly the effect faith has in people ( or lack thereof ) and the consequences of these faith based acts .
All in all , this movie is a must for any fan of cinema and thrillers , and Villeneuve is becoming more and more of an S-list director