Eve

I already have a movie I can suggest to you, if you either like or think about watching this. And it is Starry Eyes - I am not saying that both those movies are the same. Actually I am even saying the other one is way better. But I mean story wise. There are differences and all that. But it is the mood this tries to catch. While not a bad idea and for a low budget movie not badly done: if you only watch one movie, watch the other one.

A struggling actress, unable to get a role. Frustrated - even though she doesn't seem to have a bad life. But there is more. We kind of knew there will be more. And there are twists - quite nice ones. Especially the way they visually come to life right in front of your eyes. Also there is going to be some violence and madness ... which is quite nicely done as well. Seen worse but that is because I watch a lot. And I may be a bit too nice when it comes to the rating thing, but I think there is something here ... even if it is not that much for most.

"Eve" is the type of low-budget thriller that raises expectations to the viewer, using a modern environment and location, beautiful cast and a predictable mystery. Unfortunately, the slow-paced development associated to a messy screenplay turn the potential of the film into a terrible and forgettable non-sense experience. My vote is two.

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Tricky one this.... Overall, not bad. Some misdirected/poorly acted scenes between Alex and Liam but the two lead actresses did a pretty good job throughout. Too much of a lean on wide angle lens shots - and the fact that I picked up on it should show how much it was misused. Pretty sure I understood the end, but it's slightly ambiguous which is not a bad thing. It's not a GREAT film but it's not awful either. If you have an interest in films (as opposed to purely being a consumer of them) I'd say it's worth a watch. I didn't regret seeing it, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone I know either. Looks like a first feature for a lot of the creatives, and I think it was a strong showing with a lot of really nice choices. Without being derivative it reminded me a little of the Hammer House Of Horror series from the 80s and also (weirdly) the 60s Avengers TV show (Emma Peel and Steed) - in a good way. Don't be mislead by the super high scores, but don't be put off by the super low ones either.

Everyone involved in this has talent. The cast is attractive and committed, the cinematography is slick, the direction is mostly interesting,and the art direction very good. The problem is it's too aware of its own artiness and influences and that makes the pace sluggish. Too many scenes slowly (very slowly) build tension without a payoff--so you start to get impatient. But there is enough good here to recommend it...especially cinephiles with a taste for things like Aronofsky;s "Black Swan" and Polanski's "Repulsion."

I'Ii keep watching these 10/10 movies to weed out. This movie wasn't the worse I've seen but it's certainly was bizarre and definitely not anything over a 4/10. Its very slow with not much action. Much too cerebral for my taste.