Review of Lake Mungo (2009) by Johnny T — 14 Mar 2011
As a ghost story, the underplaying of the actors helps to make the mystery creepily effective, but the mockumentary format is a bit of a cop-out because it allows the filmmaker to avoid all the big dramatic scenes. It's actually quite difficult to imagine that this isn't a true story, and that the actors playing the tragic Palmers are not exactly who they say they are.Anderson's use of the documentary framework is an inspired choice, since it lends what we're seeing an air of reality that helps build the tension to jangling point. Every time this slow-burning thriller appears to be running out of wick, Anderson's screenplay drops in an unexpected twist with impeccable timing.
VERDICT: "Matinée" - (Mixed reaction). These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says to pay matinée prices to see at a theatre or buy an ex rental or a cheap price the DVD to own.
This review of Lake Mungo (2009) was written by Johnny T on 14 Mar 2011.
Lake Mungo has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
