This film was gripping and unsettling. Contrary to popular opinion, I enjoyed the second one more! It delved into the realm of psychological thriller more than a drama, which the first film leaned into. This made it exciting to watch. The lush forest landscape was a stunning antithesis to the dry countryside depicted in the first movie and the performances were very believable. Sadly, there is a "but". In the way Australian films quite often go, it didn't quite hit the high mark of a jaw-dropping plot twist at the end. Rather, it flatlined. The story could have been more ambitious and punched higher by providing more twists and turns. Additionally, the film explored a number of sub-plots that weren't answered in the end or cleverly tied-off. Overall, this is worth a watch in the cinema and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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Let Him Go
(2020)
Gut-wrenching, captivating and powerful
5 December 2020
Somehow this film is both raw and polished at the same time. I was engaged from the beginning and was made to feel more captivated as the film endured. The film is bolstered by believable acting, beautiful landscapes and character relationships that run deep. It's not a feel-good film, but one that will stick in my mind for a long time.
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