Twisted Path

Like a lot of movies, this one seemed to have a great "movie poster". It was able to draw me in and I felt the need to watch it.

The movie started off great and it felt like it was going to be really good. About 10 minutes into it, it had all the bad acting and a typical scripted plot.

One thing that stood out the most to me about this movie was that the camera shots and angels were spot on. I really think if this movie had some work done to the script and maybe a few higher end actors, it would have stood out.

Other than that, I could only give it a 4

It has the same problems many low budgets have: clichés, weak script and amateurish acting.

The movie is a bit slow at the beginning but is well shot and many scenes are quite suspenseful. The mournful atmosphere created by music and lighting managed to draw me in.

If the movie had good actors, good script and bigger budget maybe it would have stood out.

Maybe it's because I didn't have any expectations but over all I found it entertaining.

A 6 from me.

First, I am WELL peeved I wasn't the first review of this film. I virtually watched it in order to be the first reviewer, and then someone beats me by a day.

As a result? Well, it's far from a 'give me back my wasted 90 minutes' film. On the other hand, it's very far from being great.

The filming really IS excellent. From interior shots to handling snowscapes brilliantly. Not getting caught up in the scenery, and making expansive space feel claustrophobic, all very well done. One or two rather iffy camera angles, but these presumably decided on by the director. The script wasn't predictable, just a bit - well - lame? The acting rather likewise, with the exception of Trae Ireland, who was pretty sound.

And yes, Italy isn't the Ukraine, or Rumania, where slashy films often end up, but all in all it ended up looking a bit like it was.

So. Promise, especially Oden Roberts (cine) who hasn't done a lot of longer films but is one to watch. But somewhere close to disappointing, otherwise.

I didn't see the twist coming, at the end, but once it had, I realised it was inevitable. So, 5 stars.