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I stumbled across this on Netflix and decided to give it a try.

After watching, I came here. I was surprised to see so few reviews of a film that was actually very good.

This deserves more notice than it appears to have gotten so far.

I watched this film knowing nothing about the plot, and the premise got me immediately hooked. A killer gets hired by suicidal man to kill him, as he has a "theory" that he cannot die, and will only be able to die once he does not want to die. The killer man job is to figure out how to kill this man, i.e., how to make him not want to die and then kill him. The killer tries to kill him a couple of times, not believing the theory, but fails, until the hard evidence makes him start to consider the theory.

Once the premise is established, we get to know little by little the background of both protagonists, and discover how they are somehow connected, and poses the questions is everything happening for a reason? Or is it us that we give reason to the inevitable coincidences that occur in our lives? This is done not subtly at all, but it's a good question to be asked.

In the end, we reach a resolution though a series of events that are connected for a reason, or in the other interpretation, through a series of coincidences too strong not to think they were meant to happen.

My only minor criticism is that the "twists" are very predictable, but this is minor, since possibly the intention was not to give a shocking twists, but to show how a series of unlikely connections makes us wander if they are happening for a reason, the main question of the movie.

Quite interesting though not spectacular film, it did leave me thinking a bit, and I enjoyed my time through the darkness of the tone, the character development, and the questions thrown unanswered by the movie.

The Suicide Theory is a film I had been waiting for release and it did not disappoint. I am not into dark Films but this one has really surprised me. The leads Steve Mouzakis and Leon Cain really do make the film work with their characters and chemistry. which kept me intrigued and tuned in on their journey. Director Dru Brown and writer Michael J Kospiah and team really did have a vision with some lovely, creative camera shots. Remembering this is an Independent Australian Feature Film it is well worth seeing and supporting.

Which shows talent and passion pays off. It will be interesting to see What Dru Brown creates in the future if this is anything to go by. Differently one to watch.

No doubt the film could use some cleaning around the edges. The film has some truly great writing sprinkled in with some kind of average writing, which makes the whole thing sort of frustrating. But really, it's pretty good. The two leads are really fantastic and they have a lot of chemistry, which would have been the biggest hindering factor if they didn't. They make the film work as well as it does. Mostly, it's just really well-made technically for being an independent film. I really wish that more people find out about it because it deserves to be seen by more people, and I look forward to seeing what the director/writer does in the future. Definitely recommended.

Took a chance on this based on the description on Amazon Prime, even though, more often than not, the synopsis turns out to be terribly inaccurate. In this case, it wasn't totally off-base, and I found the movie interesting throughout. The 'twist' seemed fairly obvious, though I kept wondering when the main characters would figure it out, and I thought the ending was excellent (so many movies seem to end so suddenly, you wonder if the writer just ran out of ideas). Definitely recommend.

The Suicide Theory is as dark as the title suggests, but beyond that, this film is well calculated and very deep. Whilst it does suffer from a weak story at times and odd pacing, The Suicide Theory revives itself with it's original, fresh take on the hit-man genre. Whilst I wouldn't call this film an action film, it defiantly borders psychological thriller cross drama, giving you more questions than answers about mortality and the meaning of life.

The Suicide Theory is captivating, good to watch and one film that surprised me a bit. The themes explored in this film may be controversial to some, but ultimately, this film produces one of the most ballsy stories that has ever come on screen.

With a provocative name like THE SUICIDE THEORY and little knowledge of its story, I had no idea what to expect from this new independent Australian feature film. Suspecting something gratuitous and/or deeply disturbing I was surprised and relieved to be confronted with a unique and original film, which was dramatic and comical in equal measure. It tells the story of two men who are both dealing with unimaginable grief. One of them (Steven) has harnessed his darkness by becoming a gun-for-hire while the other man (Percival) is desperately suicidal. Percival believes himself to be cursed when no method of suicide actually works and so he employs Steven to kill him. The two men form an unlikely bond when Steven's attempts to kill Percival all fail. The story is complex and to reveal any more would be to ruin it for you. So good is this film that I uncomfortably held in one of the biggest pisses I've ever had to take. I kept waiting for a moment to quickly duck out but the film was so gripping that I couldn't leave. Every beat seemed important and to have left the cinema, even for a moment, would have ruined the film. I am struggling to find any criticisms with THE SUICIDE THEORY aside from the fact that the title may be off putting to many people... however it is a very appropriate title. Director Dru Brown has crafted an amazing looking film with rock-solid performances from every single player. Leo Cain and Steve Mouzakis are fantastic as the two leads and their on screen chemistry is undeniable. Both deliver sincere and outstanding performances. The script is good too and moves from beat to beat without drooping and it keeps the story moving at full steam ahead. The film is shot well, lit well and edited well. It's an accomplished film, which will stick with me for some time. I am already wanting to watch it again and cannot wait to see what good things Dru Brown moves onto from here. This is an exceptional film.

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While there are many twists and turns some are pretty easy to see coming, but in the manner that it is served to you is refreshing and intriguing. I knew nothing of the story going in but enjoyed the nuance it provided separating it from what I've found on many of the movies I come across on many of the streaming services.

This film relies on obvious plot points and has no clever moments, no clever dialogue. The central premise about friendship is plodding, and the "twists" are apparent from the get-go. Dull, through and through.

I really enjoyed this movie. This is not a slow burn, they grab you from the beginning and keep the intrigue going. I will say I figured out twists but that didn't matter to me, the movie was just as enjoyable to watch.

A man trying to die meets a hired killer, and tries to get the killer to finish the job. The suicidal man claims their meeting was destined to happen, and each character learns more about the other as the movie progresses. While this Brit movie moves a little slow, the plot twists at the end make it worth watching.

Almost really liked this one, compelling first 40 minutes. Hitman is hired to kill their client who mysteriously can't die. As the hitman bonds with his client, they form a deeper friendship while knowing that the hitman must kill his client soon. The first 5 minutes of this reminded me a lot of Mr Robot. The techno tense music combined with the strange and compelling camera work made me want to know what was going to happen next. However, as the movie goes on it loses steam fast. The dialogue feels clunky and the plot twists are laughably obvious.

I watched this via Netflix, 1 minute into I groaned 'Oh no, an Australian movie' - forgetting that I had seen some great ones in my time, but also some horrid disappointments.

This movie does not disappoint, plenty of surprises, twists and surprises and then twists and turns again.

I was surprised having watched as many movies as I have and having a knack for remembering actors names, that I had not come across the two main actors before.

Both were awesome, as was this dark, eventful and interesting story.

Well worth a watch.

This is an entertaining film with fine acting by the two lead actors. The film is dark and contains violence. There are a few philosophical themes that run through the story line - the question of whether or not fate rules our lives and destinies, do we make our own realities, friendship, love, psychological damage, fear -and these provide food for thought as we follow the main characters and the twists and turns of the story. People who watch similar stories with similar themes will probably be able to figure out some of the twists and possibly the ending by abut 2/3 through the film, but it's still an entertaining film to watch through to the end. I also enjoyed the music in this film.

I thought the film was finished so I gamely headed over to vote on IMDB because while it was an alright film I did not feel it warranted it's current score of 6.5. Thank goodness I saw it to it's entirety. Once everything comes together you can appreciate the writing, the story, the character development, the scenes, the labor put into this film and shock yourself at how it pulls you in and makes you think,.

Acting is superb and the director tells us so much about the characters with closeups. As in all good thrillers you don't get the full impact of the film until the very end. But you must be very observant to catch some key elements of the plot to put all the clues together. I had to watch it twice to see some key scenes.

The writing is excellent as well. There are a few chuckles but nothing that diminishes the intensity of this film. The writing reveals the characters very well in their actions. Great job of revealing complex characters.

Philosophy plays a part on another level. So enjoy and watch it several times. I will probably watch it again.

This will hold your interest. It involves an unhappy gay man who has lost his lover & is suicidal because of it. The problem is every time he trys to commit suicide he lives. So he finds a man who murders people for a living, explains his situation & pays him to kill him. And again every time he kills him he comes back to life. They both start getting frustrated & as the movie progresses they become friends & the murder for hire gives him back his money & tells him he can't do it. The murder for hire has an epiphany & suddenly feels his life has purpose again so he quits killing people for money.

Yes, the movie could be over in the first 5 minutes with a bit of practical logic. Yes, you can see the plot twists coming 10 miles away. Yes it doesn't feel very polished in some ways. But it is definitely one of those "journey is more important than the destination" and if you keep your suspension of disbelief, it is an interesting and enjoyable movie. It's fairly well directed, with great acting performances and very good score. Overall I'm not sure why I liked it more than I should, so i'd recommend watching it and make your own opinion.

The title should be an indication, but let me state it here - this is a dark film, and a very well made one. Since this isn't typically my genre for films, I was surprised at positive my reaction was to this film. I had the privilege of seeing it twice before it was released in theaters, and I regret neither time.

Despite some sections of dialogue going on a little too long, I found the concept to be intriguing, and the characters to be tragic as well as engaging. I wanted to follow their journey, and I wanted them to succeed in their lives - defining that success, though, is put on its ear in this story. I thought the ending was satisfying, and the twists and turns a great ride.

I'll be following this writer and this director for a very long time.

This film might be thought of as a meditation on "fate," but if that's your takeaway, you've missed the entire point. It's actually a journey though the balance of karma. If you're a deep thinker, then this film is for you. Great characters and superb acting and decent Cinematography.

Intriguing movie, seriously sit back and enjoy; twists to come, great acting and incredible story!