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This concept is automatically interesting and is in line with a burgeoning trend in horror filmmaking. Much like last year’s Don’t Breathe, this is a story that starts with the victimization of a helpless individual, but the narrative swings around quickly when their true identity is revealed.
Political thrillers are only good when they focus on the intrigue and maneuvering of a person or entity, and not the actual political climate of our modern day. As a perfect example we have Miss Sloane, which is more of a vehicle for the incomparable Jessica Chastain than it is a true takedown of the gun lobby.
Much like Saulnier, Blair seems to have found his voice among the derelict and poverty stricken blue collar element of the criminals in our very own backyards.
The reason I am being so harsh isn't just because this film isn't "Gone Girl," but because it veers away from the book in all the wrong ways. It changes Rachel from a complete mess of a human being into a slightly flawed neurotic
"Gone Girl" came out a meager one year before this film, and bankrupted its goodwill by being a powerhouse spectacle for stars Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck. Director Gilles Paquet-Brenner always meant for this to be a small independent film, but now it will always be unfairly juxtaposed with its counterpart, which seems unfair given that the original book was quite entertaining and dark.
