Product: Triangle (2009)
Rating: 4.0
Diamond in the Rough
I flipped this on at about 1 am when I had way too much grading to do to work in silence. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much except some white noise in the background, but I was pleasantly surprised when it was all said and done.I did some research, and read that this was an Australian production, which is probably why I had never heard of it, even being a fan of B-style-horror movies. It starts off fairly typically, to be honest I thought the first 30 minutes were so standard and typical, I almost turned it off. However at about 40 minutes in, the movie 'felt' like it was about to end...45 minute movie? ...didn't make sense. So it drew me in for that reason, and it was about the 45 minute mark (ish) that this movie takes a twist and just goes nuts from there on out.I don't want to really reveal the plot point I am speaking of, but I've never seen a movie twist so hard and pick up at a fairly relentless, and at times slightly confusing, pace. It turns from being what looks like a fairly stupid stranded/slasher movie to something totally different, and for the last half really plays with your head making you constantly question what is real and what isn't. I thought the female lead does a great job at conveying this as well (it would SUCK to be in her shoes that's for sure).So look, this isn't the greatest horror movie ever, but damn, it was surprisingly good. By the end, it leaves you in the wake of such a twisty path, it has you thinking hard about the beginning again (thus redeeming its [seemingly] slow start).I think any horror fan would enjoy this flick, it might not be the best ever, but I think it will surprise many of you. By the way, I got jack graded that night, although it was worth it.