Review of Stoker (2013) by Justin H — 27 Jun 2013
Stoker is psychological thriller directed by South Korea's Park Chan-Wook and is the first screenplay by Wentworth Miller best known for his character Michael Scofield on the TV series Prison Break.
It is also the last film co-produced by the late Tony Scott. It stars Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland), an ageless Nicole Kidman, and Mathew Goode (Watchmen). The story centers around an 18 year old outcast named India Stoker who has just lost her father in what appears to be a fatal car crash.
India's mom Evelyn is a grieving alcoholic who has a very distant relationship with her. A short time after her fathers death, her Uncle Charlie, whom she has never met, mysteriously shows up and inserts himself into the household.
What does he want? Why now? Why does the housekeeper and Aunt vanish overnight? These are just some of the questions you'll be asking yourself. Stoker is a film that makes you wonder what is really going on insides someones head.
Park does a good job stylistically with some of his shots and lets his cinematography narrate some of the story. It definitely has Alfred Hitchcock influence and plays out like a good mystery novel. The main character India is a little hard to associate with and the film is a 1 time watch.
But check this out if you are looking for a well directed and well executed thriller. I give this 3 our of 5 CARBs.
This review of Stoker (2013) was written by Justin H on 27 Jun 2013.
Stoker has generally received positive reviews.
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