Review of Stranger by the Lake (2013) by Robert H — 19 May 2014
While the content might be off-putting to some, STRANGER BY THE LAKE is a somewhat effective thriller that toys with its audience by taking things slow. However, in my opinion, things were a little TOO slow at times.
The main drive to the plot doesn't really happen until about halfway through and the narrative doesn't move forward any until about two-thirds of the way in. Up until that point, it's mostly just a lot of dialogue-driven character development.
. There was also no score, which I thought might have helped. Still, I enjoyed the naturalistic photography. Overall, I found it slightly boring until the plot really kicked in, but the film is not without its merits.
Recommended for non-prudes who enjoy French cinema. I don't really see this film having that wide of an audience, though.
This review of Stranger by the Lake (2013) was written by Robert H on 19 May 2014.
Stranger by the Lake has generally received positive reviews.
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