Review of The Guest (2014) by Afnan A — 19 Mar 2015
The Guest is an exciting and dramatic action film that's full of mystery and intrigue. The story follows a returning soldier who pays a visit to the family of a fallen comrade that he promised to look in on, however the older daughter starts to have suspicions that he isn't who he says he is.
The leads, Dan Stevens and Maika Monroe, both give strong performances and do a good job at playing cat-and-mouse. Additionally, the climatic action sequence is especially well-done and escalates to an intense showdown.
However, there's a little too much ambiguity to the film, leaving several plot points open-ended. And, there are some pacing issues (particularly in the first half). Yet despite a couple of weaknesses, The Guest is an entertaining and suspenseful thriller.
This review of The Guest (2014) was written by Afnan A on 19 Mar 2015.
The Guest has generally received positive reviews.
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