Review of Retreat (2011) by John T — 25 Nov 2011
Jamie Bell has come a long way since he played that annoying little kid in Billy Elliot and so far from what I have seen of him as an adult actor he has shown a lot of promise. Cillian Murphy's credentials go without saying but the big let down in this film is Thandie Newton.
When a character is up against a dangerous enemy and the odds are stacked against them ( as they are with Martin and Kate ) it helps if you want them to come out on top if you are going to enjoy the film.
The Thandie Newton character ( Kate) in Retreat is such a misery you just cant help but hope the sinister stranger does her in so we don't have to put up with her miserable face.
I partially put this down to Newton , who seems to skulk her way through roles every time I see her and it's not helped by a confusing sub plot going on which is about her having an abortion and the couple not getting on.
Retreat is entertaining in parts but for most of the time it's predictable disappointing and doubt the likes of Bell and Murphy are particulate proud of the final cut considering their pedigree.
This review of Retreat (2011) was written by John T on 25 Nov 2011.
Retreat has generally received mixed reviews.
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