Review of A Lonely Place to Die (2011) by Daniel P — 22 Sep 2011
One of the highlights of the 2011 FilmFour FrightFest, this gripping thriller has some of the best mountain photography I've seen in a film (certainly it rivals the likes of Touching The Void), and has an ingenious - if somewhat far-fetched - story that holds many surprises and twists that I therefore wont reveal here.
Following her superb work in 30 Days of Night and Triangle, Melissa George puts in a magnificent performance that really anchors the film and gives it much needed heart; I was willing her on every step of the way.
Technically, the film is also a triumph with dizzying camera-work and superb editing - the shocks come from nowhere, making this a very immersive film. Some critics have complained that the sudden location change towards the end doesn't work and is "obviously aping The Wicker Man" which personally I don't agree with - I thought it was necessary to keep things moving and the final section is possibly the most difficult to sit through - in a good way.
Very highly recommended, I can't wait to see it again.
This review of A Lonely Place to Die (2011) was written by Daniel P on 22 Sep 2011.
A Lonely Place to Die has generally received mixed reviews.
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