Playing out in real time, an elementary school teacher organizes a mixer of like-minded women, when she encounters a woman from her past, leading to a volatile chain of events.Playing out in real time, an elementary school teacher organizes a mixer of like-minded women, when she encounters a woman from her past, leading to a volatile chain of events.Playing out in real time, an elementary school teacher organizes a mixer of like-minded women, when she encounters a woman from her past, leading to a volatile chain of events.
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I started this film with almost no idea what I was getting into.
I got excited in first 20-30 minutes of the movie thinking this could go somewhere really dark.
As the movie progressed the situation became harder and harder to take seriously due to the fact that if compared to a real situation(which I would hope the film maker would try to mimic) the characters would not really be able to pull any of this off.
I found it hard not to laugh when I saw the characters, suburban women doing all these things and how unrealistic all the aspects were to it.
Maybe it was the actresses, the situation, the aggression I couldn't take seriously but it just did not work for me.
I do applause the idea of the whole movie, wish it was better put together is all.
I got excited in first 20-30 minutes of the movie thinking this could go somewhere really dark.
As the movie progressed the situation became harder and harder to take seriously due to the fact that if compared to a real situation(which I would hope the film maker would try to mimic) the characters would not really be able to pull any of this off.
I found it hard not to laugh when I saw the characters, suburban women doing all these things and how unrealistic all the aspects were to it.
Maybe it was the actresses, the situation, the aggression I couldn't take seriously but it just did not work for me.
I do applause the idea of the whole movie, wish it was better put together is all.
Soft & Quiet this movie is not!
6 seemingly regular woman meet up at a church to talk about the going ons of life..the film plays in "real time" so as to make you a voyeur in the room and to their actions ..as they speak first your eyebrow is raised..then as the women move on to have wine at another location your jaw drops and by the end of this film your face will be aghast...no this drama/ horror/ thriller isn't supernatural nor bloody and does not involve a masked crazed killer..and yet this female driven movie is quite disturbing and will have your eyes riveted to the screen and quite frankly, has moments that make it difficult to watch...
6 seemingly regular woman meet up at a church to talk about the going ons of life..the film plays in "real time" so as to make you a voyeur in the room and to their actions ..as they speak first your eyebrow is raised..then as the women move on to have wine at another location your jaw drops and by the end of this film your face will be aghast...no this drama/ horror/ thriller isn't supernatural nor bloody and does not involve a masked crazed killer..and yet this female driven movie is quite disturbing and will have your eyes riveted to the screen and quite frankly, has moments that make it difficult to watch...
From a story perspective, this movie has a lot of surprises that you don't want to ruin by reading about it before watching. On the other hand, you should probably have some idea of what you're getting into, especially if you need to avoid certain triggers. This movie gets pretty messed up, and it is filmed in a way that is meant to immerse you in the situation as much as possible: it appears to unfold in a single, unbroken take (said to actually be four takes, which is still impressive) with a you-are-there positioning of the camera. It gets a little shaky at times, but it's not found footage--it's more like the camera feels what the characters feel, such as the motion of a car. One thing I will mention is that I turned this movie on when I was almost ready to fall asleep, but once it started, I didn't look away. It can be tricky sometimes trying to decide to see a movie that has been labeled "disturbing." Sometimes it may end up not bothering you too much, other times you end up with images you never wanted in your head. You'll have to follow your own instincts, I guess. For me, Soft and Quiet had some tough stuff in it, but it ended up being a unique experience that was worth the risk.
Wow. This is one of those genuine cases of the less you know going in, the harder the film is going to hit. Everything seems normal until along comes - a shot of a pie. And nothing is the same from there out. This was a tough watch but also a really enjoyable one.
The whole film is shot as a continuous tracking shot, similar to Sam Mendes' '1917'. I understand that the films aren't actually shot this way but it doesn't bother me. I love the raw nature it provides the film.
I find this kind of movie infinitely more scary than any ghost or monster movie. These are the real horrors of the world. These are the things you need to be genuinely scared of.
This one is heavy, tense and often a very uneasy watch. But it is a great case of getting every last drop out of a limited budget and producing a highly memorable movie that will stick with people long after the credits roll. 9/10.
The whole film is shot as a continuous tracking shot, similar to Sam Mendes' '1917'. I understand that the films aren't actually shot this way but it doesn't bother me. I love the raw nature it provides the film.
I find this kind of movie infinitely more scary than any ghost or monster movie. These are the real horrors of the world. These are the things you need to be genuinely scared of.
This one is heavy, tense and often a very uneasy watch. But it is a great case of getting every last drop out of a limited budget and producing a highly memorable movie that will stick with people long after the credits roll. 9/10.
When I sat down to watch this film, I had no idea what to expect. The brief synopsis mentioned themes of racism, but it still didn't give much away.
The pacing was brilliant-never a dull moment. The film fully engaged me from start to finish. The shock value was masterfully executed.
The filming style, with its deliberate long pauses, added to the tension and drama. The entire cast delivered outstanding performances. I was so captivated that I ended up watching it twice just to absorb every detail.
It reminds us that racism isn't always loud and overt, sometimes it's soft-spoken and insidious.
Just remember, this film isn't for the faint of heart, so be warned.
The pacing was brilliant-never a dull moment. The film fully engaged me from start to finish. The shock value was masterfully executed.
The filming style, with its deliberate long pauses, added to the tension and drama. The entire cast delivered outstanding performances. I was so captivated that I ended up watching it twice just to absorb every detail.
It reminds us that racism isn't always loud and overt, sometimes it's soft-spoken and insidious.
Just remember, this film isn't for the faint of heart, so be warned.
Did you know
- TriviaFilmed live on four evenings. Most footage in the film comes from the fourth take.
- GoofsNear the half way marker the ladies exit the store, but leave the door wide open and the store unattended to. This was so the camera crew could follow.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Horrible Reviews: Best Movies I've Seen In 2023 (2024)
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- Also known as
- El club del odio
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- Inverness Elementary School, Inverness, California, USA(School at the beginning)
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- Gross worldwide
- $2,976
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
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