Tenderness (2009)
7/10
Not your typical serial killer flick
9 May 2010
A surprisingly subtle look at the often used serial killer storyline. You won't guess the next move even if you try. My hats off to the film makers for not following the by the numbers approach that has been worn into the ground about 500 films ago.

Great acting by the unknown young part of the cast is highlighted by the performances of the veteran actors. Photography is first rate and the locations further lend credibility to this unpolished gem.

This is not your run of the mill suspense thriller. The suspense lies in not knowing the next move and yet expecting the worst. Even the "big surprise" plot twists don't come off as the usual loud and explosive Hollywood style moments.

The pacing of this film will certainly put your average teen to sleep due to the lack of gratuitous violence and gore. The rest of us are left with a haunting glimpse of tortured souls produced by talented artists, both in front and behind the camera.

Nice work people!
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