Review of Donkey Punch (2008) by Rhys F — 14 Mar 2009
Not nearly the genius I had hoped for, but still an effective thriller that stays with you longer than most hollyood fair.
The cast is partially effective, with the guys putting in strong credible turns, the girls however are irritating as hell and deserving of everything that happens to them.
The initial set up and 'Donkey Punch' scene are well executed and as dreamy and sun drenched as you could hope for. The paranoia and attempted cover up that follows has its ups and downs. The special effects are largely unsuccessful despite the galiant attempt at a grounded home grown style. For my money the story kills off the characters in the wrong order, keeping the irritating ones alive for far too long. This being said the death scenes themselves are inventive, as is the yacht setting, and the short running time makes up for most of the pitfuls.
All in all a marginally successful breath of fresh air, that thrills rather than scares.
This review of Donkey Punch (2008) was written by Rhys F on 14 Mar 2009.
Donkey Punch has generally received mixed reviews.
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