Exit

I saw Exit at Horror-on-Sea and was mesmerised by it, during, and after, viewing. It has a David Lynch feel to it, especially the soundtrack, but a David Lynch that you might meet down the pub, and who may slip a little something into your drink. I loved the stylised tone of the film juxtaposed with the naturalistic performances of the very capable actors. A many-layered film that remained with me long after the screening.

It was interesting to see what would happen next and in the end but it's nothing like as good as people are making it out to be. Worst comment I've seen on here is someone saying it is "for intelligent people" as there are allegories of Brexit. That's total pompous show off nonsense.

Whilst it does heighten the tension and is well acted a lot of it doesn't make any sense. Half of the characters don't make any sense, people's actions don't make any sense. There are annoying scenes that go on too long with just annoying noises and rubbish music. The director somehow doesn't know what crazy golf is, and the end doesn't mean anything.

As a film director myself this is the first film I've ever reviewed and it's a great one. I love Micheal Fausti's work and especially exit. The film has a space and silence in it which reminds me of late 70s groundbreakers such as sapphire and steel, a great sense of eeriness and unease which I love. Nic roegs genius moment performance is definitely at play here too as is sexy beast, tinto brass, Tara king era of the avengers, and a nice giallo feel. It's all topped off with some bunuel anarchic chic, the final scene reminded me of Tales of the unexpected. Nice performances all round and some humour in among the violence and eroticism. Love the lighting which adds to the claustrophobic feel of the film. The whole film has the feel of everything descending slowly into absolute doom and that's the beautiful part of its menace. The sadistic parts in the film I loved the most. The music also I thought was excellent and fitted well within the film. I highly recommend exit. Michael Fausti has done it again!

What mess that Prime Video has endorsed me. Worse than a acid shower, very unfortunate performances, absolutely ridiculous. Shot with less money than I have in my pocket right now, it can put you into a coma. Stay away.

Inventive film with great visuals throughout. Well cast with some strong performances. Well worth a watch.