Review of The Night of the Sunflowers (2006) by Andrew C — 24 Jul 2007
This brooding thriller set in rural Spain is much like last years Aussie hit, 'Jindabyne' in that the early murder that sets off the film is not the focus of the film at all.
At it's heart the movie is a psychological thriller that investigates how people act when offered an easy way out and the consequences that result. The movie is told through a number of episodes, recreating the crimes of the characters from a number of different perspectives before ending up with Amadeo (sp), an ageing police officer investigating one of the murders, who has a feeling that all is not as it seems.
I would recommend it, as it has a moral complexity that is missing in a lot of standard thrillers. It has some brilliant performances in it too, especially from the older cop and the two guys still living in the pueblo.
This review of The Night of the Sunflowers (2006) was written by Andrew C on 24 Jul 2007.
The Night of the Sunflowers has generally received positive reviews.
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