Review of The Triangle (2016) by Laura B — 10 Dec 2017

I really wanted to like this film - and I'll concede that there's plenty to like: beautiful shots and sets, an intriguing twist on the cult theme, the candid or ad-libbed dialogue and interactions between the cast, etc.

But, ultimately, it was a little too disorganized to stick its landing. More sizzle than steak, so to speak. Additionally, and without giving too much of the plot away, there's a noise (essential to the plot) that's featured throughout the final 30 minutes of the movie.

This sound is very high pitched and sometimes lasts for several minutes at a time, drowning out important dialogue, but worst of all, giving me an actual headache. In fact, the sound design in general is a mess, and it's difficult to tell whether some of its features are intentional or simply amateurish.

I get that certain sounds can be used effectively to create ambiance or play into the plot as this particular tone does in The Triangle. I also recognize that this kind of sound design can have a physical effect on an audience, but I didn't come away from it thinking, "Wow, what an interesting experience!" Rather, I came away from it in need of some aspirin.

So, I'd say, if you're interested in cults or in beautiful cinematography, The Triangle may be worth checking out, but keep one hand on the remote, because depending on your tolerance for loud, high-pitched noises, you may find yourself, very suddenly, reaching for the volume button.