Basic Psych

A masterful Whodunit! The plot develops from the opening scene with the characters intertwining and creating an intense, unexpected drama. With expertly crafted suspense, a psychiatrist and his patient create a palpable tension that never lets up. The screenplay is tightly woven, the acting is first rate, and accomplished actor Michael Cerveris delivers another standout performance. With many twists and turns in the final minutes, this unforeseen outcome is not revealed until the last climactic scene. An excellent movie! See it a second time to catch all of the nuances that you might have missed.

I have watched Basic Psych three times. The first was the most suspenseful. It captures you from the very beginning. As not to ruin the movie's suspenseful drama, I will not provide my second and third time comments. Although I will say that each time I watched, I learned something new. The character development between the patient and the psychiatrist was exceptional. I enjoyed watching the scenes of Pittsburgh and the reference to the Pittsburgh Glass Factory Center. It's a wonderful movie that leads to a great dinner or evening conversation afterwards with friends. Basic Psych is a must-see at least twice!

If you love "edge of your seat" thrillers, you will love Basic Psych as much as I did! This movie realistically explores the dynamics of the relationship between a psychiatrist and his patient while keeping you guessing through numerous plot twists and turns. The acting is superb and script is so tight that you are constantly engaged. All the threads are neatly tied together in a dramatic ending that leaves you breathless. Even after you know how this movie ends, it's one of those movies you can watch over and over again to pick up little clues you might have missed! One of the best thrillers I've seen in years.

Even though I knew how it would end, I was still totally hooked and tense right up to the final scene. The writing was really strong, with just the right mix of suspense and emotion to keep things moving. The lead roles were perfectly cast, every scene between them had weight and purpose. A few of the smaller roles felt off and a bit distracting, which occasionally pulled me out of the moment. Still, the story and pacing were so solid that it didn't really matter. Overall, gripping watch that stayed with me after the credits rolled.

I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a smart psychological thriller.

Basic Pscych is a tightly scripted drama written by a physician. Benefiting from his professional experience and insights, Jim Tucker introduces the viewer to several dilemmas facing medical care providers when they are sought out by disturbed and frankly scarey patients. Is the patient being truthful? Is he a danger to the doctor and his family or to others? Is it proper to continue providing care or is it ethical to abandon the patient?

The intricate plot and several subplots challenge the viewer to attend to the subtle clues seeded within this story of a psychiatrist entangled with an apparently dangerous patient. The resolution of the plot is surprising, but as one reconsiders the totality of the movie, the ending should be no surprise.

Your close attention will be well rewarded as you watch Basic Psych.