Review of The Square (2008) by Alec B — 24 Aug 2010

It sounds like a simple plan for these lovers. Burn the woman's house down, steal the husband's hidden cash, and run away to paradise. Hah, we know adultery and crime don't pay since we've watched "The Postman Always Ring Twice," "Body Heat," and "Double Idemnity." What unfolds will keep you on the edge of your seat because the situation will get intense, unpredictable, and complicated.

It's best to leave the details to the viewer so as not to spoil this thriller. I can't remember a recent movie that is so intense. I admit it's needlessly complicated and there's too many characters and subplots to keep track. However, if you stick with it, you'll be rewarded for a very engaging drama. At the back of my mind, I wondered if I really want to visit Australia next year since there's no redeemable character in sight. Kudos to director Nash Edgerton for a brilliant job in bringing the implausibilities of the plot to light in a believable fashion.

At the end, the audience is left with the conclusion that love may not conquer crime but some people will do anything to prove their love. Money is just the root of crime, nothing else.