This Movie rolled across as a suggestion and I decided to just go for it even though when I was reading the "Outline" I thought.... How good could it really be? Boy was I wrong. This movie had my attention front & center. Not what I expected and done in a wonderfully creative way. The actors did great. I found myself literally holding my breath multiple times when they were trying to find a way out and the man was in the basement going after them. Then top it off with a prisoner already there and how twisted his thinking is. At first I was rooting for the guy for not being a robbery statistic but when push came to shove I had to hope they could make it out.
3 Reviews
Couldn't see the opportunity
philthurlby8 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This is a good horror but it could have been a masterpiece if the writer had just had some more guts...
Kids break into a mans house to rob him and are soon faced with the reality that they'll have to choose between the money and survival... do they have to choose between the two at the end? No, the survivor gets the money...
The "bad guy" has his house broken into, and so defends himself. Does the movie have the guts to pose the question: is he right to do so? Are the kids the aggressors, and perhaps they deserve what happens? No, because the tacky writing gives us a side story where he is nothing but a monster and so we aren't allowed to empathise with him.
With a few tweaks this could have been a morally ambiguous deeply philosophical study into human survivalism, as well as a deeply tense thriller. Instead we just get the thriller part... which is fine, but it could have been so much more.
Kids break into a mans house to rob him and are soon faced with the reality that they'll have to choose between the money and survival... do they have to choose between the two at the end? No, the survivor gets the money...
The "bad guy" has his house broken into, and so defends himself. Does the movie have the guts to pose the question: is he right to do so? Are the kids the aggressors, and perhaps they deserve what happens? No, because the tacky writing gives us a side story where he is nothing but a monster and so we aren't allowed to empathise with him.
With a few tweaks this could have been a morally ambiguous deeply philosophical study into human survivalism, as well as a deeply tense thriller. Instead we just get the thriller part... which is fine, but it could have been so much more.
Heart-Pounding Thrills and Unseen Terrors
yashshah-32-5538003 December 2023
It is a relentless rollercoaster of suspense that thrusts you into a world of darkness and desperation. Fede Álvarez's gripping direction takes center stage as the film follows a group of burglars attempting to rob a blind war veteran's home, only to discover that their victim is far from defenseless.
The tension is palpable from the start, amplified by Stephen Lang's chilling portrayal of the blind homeowner. The film's claustrophobic setting and innovative camerawork intensify the feeling of impending doom, creating an atmosphere where every creak and breath becomes a harbinger of terror.
As the plot twists unfold, "Don't Breathe" keeps you on the edge of your seat, blending horror with psychological thrills. The absence of a traditional villain adds complexity, making you question who the real threat is. It's a nail-biting experience that defies expectations and leaves you gasping for breath.
For fans of the thriller genre seeking an adrenaline-fueled ride, "Don't Breathe" is a masterclass in suspense that delivers shocks and surprises until the very end.
#DontBreathe #ThrillerExcellence.
The tension is palpable from the start, amplified by Stephen Lang's chilling portrayal of the blind homeowner. The film's claustrophobic setting and innovative camerawork intensify the feeling of impending doom, creating an atmosphere where every creak and breath becomes a harbinger of terror.
As the plot twists unfold, "Don't Breathe" keeps you on the edge of your seat, blending horror with psychological thrills. The absence of a traditional villain adds complexity, making you question who the real threat is. It's a nail-biting experience that defies expectations and leaves you gasping for breath.
For fans of the thriller genre seeking an adrenaline-fueled ride, "Don't Breathe" is a masterclass in suspense that delivers shocks and surprises until the very end.
#DontBreathe #ThrillerExcellence.
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