Six minutes into this film I was so annoyed by the insipid tinkling piano soundtrack that I ended up muting it, because eventually there was nothing worth seeing or listening to anyway. As if that's not bad enough, it's not chronological either. Flashbacks distract from any momentum this clunker could have managed. I'm not too sure why they cast this certain actort in the lead role, as he doesn't seem to know how to act at all. Seems this minimal idea and concept could have been accomplished very effectively in a 20 minute short. But of course you would have to scrap the screenplay, recast it, and seek out some talent in the editing, lighting, and music arenas. This idea has been done so many times so much more effectively than this drivel. If you make it past ten minutes I'll be astounded. Considering the circumstances these people are supposed to be in, their cleanliness and clothing don't seem to be in much disarray. In fact it's hard to believe they're in any dire circumstances at all. It reminds me of children running around in the backyard playing make believe. It's truly an awful, insulting viewing experience. Did I mention the soundtrack makes you wanna shove pencils through your eardrums?
Review of Edge of Extinction
