Review of The Square (2008) by Le Anne L — 11 Aug 2010
This is a film that starts light - two dogs, two people having an affair. Maybe that's not light in some philosophies, but the way it expands into darker territory with a threshold scheme of robbery and arson, this Australian piece of film noir has the main characters descend into a out-of-control spiral of more violent crimes.
It's not a happy film, but it does engage the viewer as you sit back and wait to see what happens next. Good performances all around bolster the film, but it's the multi-layered plot that takes command.
My lady and I were also fortunate to see the short film by the producers called "Spider" which begins small, then just expands outward (like an arachnoid and its legs?) over the course of several minutes.
Hopefully, when the film is released on DVD, "Spider" will be one of the extras. Sincerely, Hitchboy.
This review of The Square (2008) was written by Le Anne L on 11 Aug 2010.
The Square has generally received positive reviews.
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