Review of Spider Forest (2004) by Kainan J — 15 Jul 2007
Very much reminiscent of a David Lynch film, complete with a non-linear plot that blends past and present together with flourishes of the surreal. An omnibus and foreboding atmosphere creates a hypnotic quality that draws the viewer in and the emotionally intense performances from the stars also demand our attention.
The initial premise of the mystery (an amnesic man must find out what happened within the Spider Forest) is certainly intriguing and the viewer keeps watching if only to discover the answer, but the script is very abstract in its revelations and one may be even more confused when the answers do arrive! This is most certainly a film you need to revisit more than once as each viewing adds a new piece to the puzzle, one that can hopefully be solved.
A challenging film that will require the patient and attentive viewer... not recommended for those looking for a conventional thriller.
This review of Spider Forest (2004) was written by Kainan J on 15 Jul 2007.
Spider Forest has generally received positive reviews.
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