The Consultant

Another one of Ignacio Maiso's films that I quite enjoyed. I like films that keep you intrigued, especially if there is a great unexpected twist, which this one has. You think you may have got it but I can't imagine anyone would guess what happens at the end, even if you think you do, you won't. It's not often a psychiatrist is seen reliving their past fears with the arrival of their clients. An interesting perspective working with three specific clients. Ignacio has a very intriguing style like all of his films, they keep you guessing, they are slow, but gripping. If you like a slower burner then I would highly recommend this film full of drama, thriller and psychological content.

Good cinematography. Acting was decent if not a little over acted.

What really stopped this movie from being good was the writing. This movie wasn't even close to great, in fact it was bad.

Do not believe the 9/10s and 10/10s, they are quite obviously friends and family and other interested parties.

To make it a good movie they just had to not make it so obvious from the start what was going on. When you have this psychologist with patients, saying nothing and looking like a deer caught in the headlights the entire time... Yeah.

Maybe I'm being unfair to the writers, and there were more lines but they were cut out in editing? Maybe the actor improved not saying them and the director went for it?

Huge mistake though.

The Consultant is a well-filmed indie thriller movie set in one location, presenting an intriguing story. I initially thought it was a crime thriller, but it surprisingly takes a cool and unexpected psychological turn.

The acting in the film is commendable, with some characters delivering heartfelt moments that resonated with me. The director's stylistic choices in filming are satisfying and beautiful, effectively enhancing the overall mood in certain scenes.

While I felt that certain elements in the script could have been revised, it didn't diminish the overall impact of the film.

It's always a pleasure to see familiar faces from the director's previous work.

Ignacio Maiso's "The Consultant" is a riveting exploration into the depths of the human psyche, featuring a psychiatrist (John Christian Bateman) whose disturbing secret unfolds with the arrival of three new patients. Infused with suspense and mystery, the narrative spirals into a complex blend of Freudian psychoanalytic explorations, reminiscent of classics like 'Persona' and 'Repulsion'. With a haunting score by Ben Cook and atmospheric cinematography by Milos Moore, the film navigates complex conceptual terms while maintaining an intellectually challenging and captivating narrative. A masterclass in psychological thrillers, "The Consultant" is a labyrinthine odyssey into the human mind, encapsulating cinema at its most cerebrally intoxicating.

This was a great thriller that left me on edge till the end!

The premise is a vulnerable psychiatrist who relives his trauma through his 3 patients which concludes with a fantastic and surprising ending. Also the underlying tension in the film was brilliant which is helped by the unsettling score. My favourite part of the score was the twisted Jazz Piano theme that comes in and out which instantly disturbs the viewer.

It was beautifully shot through out which is a credit to the director Ignacio Maisio and his team. Overall a great performance from the actors and I would highly recommend it to anyone!