Swing Low

I thought I'd take a risk in this film. Not heard if it and the synopsis seemed ok.

It was kinda how I expected it to to be. Pretty tame and just a tiny hint of that a rape scene may have happened..........so it didnt really set you up for the revenge as well as the I Spit on your Grave remake did. Plenty of plot holes and predictable story. Few Rambo type traps to take out the bad guys who are literally just faces and zero character. Bruce Dern makes a brief appearance. Lead actress did a great job and never overplayed it......although some expressions looked as if she was trying hard not to crack a smile all the time.....which was odd. Ha ha

The ending was just daft and intended to shock.......but failed and ultimately leaves you feeling totally unfulfilled and disappointed. Watchable but don't expect to be gripped or have much empathy or hatred for any of the massively underdeveloped characters.

Anabellele's effort was excellent throughout, but the ending absolutely ruins the whole film. Terrible.

Imagine being our and about and just minding your own business ... and then being witness to something horrible. Now imagine trying to run away and do the right thing. Report to the authorities. Sometimes it is better to know where you are - and this makes good use of rural areas and what or how people help each other.

So the tension is high and there can be almost not be expected any help from anyone else. At least that should be clear for our main character one may think. But she doe choose to act in certain ways that might frustrate you - understandably. On the other hand, the violence and gore on display will probably please those who are here for that and they won't mind any "logic" issues. And that endind ... I just loved it ... but could not help make certain flaws go away. The main actress is a powerhouse, if only her character would have been a bit more nuanced ... but hey can't have it all, yes?

Imagine I Spit On Your Grave with some Home Alone hijinx in the wilderness going on. It's pretty much that, but more enjoyable than it sounds. Plot developments are fairly obvious. Acting and directing are a higher standard than the poster may imply. Not bad.

Beware inbred families who get their kicks inventing sadistic methods of torture and vengeful girls who give as good as they get. Almost saved by Annabelle Dexter-Jones who doesn't milk it, she'll go on to better things I'm sure.