Red Rooms

I don't know what exactly I was expecting from this movie, but it wasn't what I got (in a good way). This movie really caught me off guard. It starts off with a fascinating 20 minute opening scene (possibly done in one take - I can't be sure on this, but it seemed like it in hindsight) that sets up the whole film and had me hooked right the go. From there, the next 2 hours went by about as quickly as they ever do while watching a film for me. I've never seen a film hold its cards so close to its chest before. Often when films do this it is more frustrating than anything else. Here, it was captivating. I really had no idea what direction the film was ultimately going to go in. There is some haunting imagery in this film but it doesn't come in the way you'd expect. Considering the extremely dark subject matter the film actually shows very little, if anything, in the way of torture or graphic horror. Instead the film gets under your skin with the lead character doing some things that need to be seen to be appreciated. I can't recommend a film like this highly enough. It will have you gripped for 2 hours and then stick with you long after that. 9.5/10.

"The web was woven curiously, The charm is broken utterly..." This movie is a harmonious modern art but full of mystery of medieval romanticism. Why? - try to solve this riddle yourself. Rare pleasure these days. Everything is built like a medieval ballad here, from the opening chords of the magnificent soundtrack to the final crescendo that lifts up the heroine. I sincerely thank the creators of this film for their noble desire to create something completely different regardless of commerce and the demands of the so-called "mass" audience. Something "that puzzled more than all the rest"...

Was pleasantly surprised after randomly catching this film on Crave. Sound design and cinematography are both superb; very moody atmosphere is developed, which does an excellent job at enhancing the aura the script evokes. From the startling glance by the accused to the gorgeous shots of the city, both elements were exceptional, great in the LUT department as well. The acting is also commendable by all involved, particularly the main actress. I see some reviews saying she was one-dimensional or lacking in emotion, but I found that she really pulled off a mysterious and almost sociopathic vibe very well. Quick mention to wardrobe, which was also great here. A few minor qualms with the script, I felt that there could have been a bit more depth in the development between the two main female characters, but then again I think that would have also been a tricky balancing act. Overall, I can highly recommend this to anyone who has a penchant for thrillers with elements of horror, but this film shows that you can accomplish the horror part very well without being graphic or obscene.

Start of the film is really good it gets you and don't let you , you continuesly tell yourself that what a tragic and horrefying event ! Lead character which is mystery does some questionable things and in fact she is obsessed with the case ! Why ? We don't know , might you say the creator of this void finally tells you why ! BUT no no no director and writer of this film has the lack of ability to end their story , and in the worst kind of way leaves you into the void of hollowness of nothing ! Story had the potential but they've ruined it all ! Lead character spend a lot amount of BTC with no reason ! For just that video that it could have been leak but she did it for god knows why !

No pun intended - and really not as easy to read ... in more than one sense. This is true for the main character, but also the message the movie is sending and telling us. The director had a video message for the festival I watched this - and he basically told us that it is a slow burn movie. What he didn't tell us: that it is a movie that will either be loved or hated (maybe hate is too much - but as tough to decode as our main character is, as tough it is to anticipate the reaction of any potential viewer). What is it that makes serial killers so enticing for some people? I don't think you will find answers to that here. You will not find easy answers for anything here actually. You may find something you see in this movie ... and the performances. And that is how it is played too. We project our feelings, our emotions to the main character(s). And while the movie never shows explicit scenes (of violence), we do get audio snippets of it ... which is more than enough ... actually maybe too much for some ... because imagination is wilder than anything that can be shown ... just be sure you are not too sensitive when it comes to stuff like that. Even if you are annoyed by the movie (and there is a good chance), you cannot fault the main actress who dishes out one of the best performances of the year - or last year, whatever you want to call it. Not an easy movie at all ... but quite the intriguing one to say the least.