The Temptation Game

I was lucky enough to see an advanced screening of, The Temptation Game and I really enjoyed it.

It was reminiscent of Last Tango in Paris, in the way that it explored intimacy in a psychological way.

The script and directing was very tight and it really made me feel that I was a fly on the wall in this couple's relationship.

I enjoyed the performances, especially that of Jessica Graham - who's screen presence and performance was both vulnerable and lovely.

Excellent work from this first time director Charline Odiot! I look forward to more films from her.

Also, clear to see the influence and help from visionary and generous producer/director/writer Michael Sibay.

It's no wonder that it has been getting such critical success!

I really liked "The Temptation Game." It was well-acted, well-shot and well-written.

The content is quite sophisticated and mature - it reminded me of David Mamet's work because it constantly plays with your expectations. It generates a tremendous amount of ambiguity in terms of the relationship between the two main characters (the couple) and how they are really related to each other and WHY they are interacting in this manner at this time.

This short is a wonderful debut and I'm sure it will do very well with audiences on the international festival circuit. It would be interesting to talk with the filmmakers and the actors and probe further their intentions with this piece.