Review of They Look Like People (2016) by Alexa D — 10 Feb 2018

They Look Like People is a great thriller. The director moves the plot quickly with exceptionally well thought-out shots. For example, one of the first scenes of the movie depicts Christian working out, to googling "How to ask out your boss", to a shot of him sitting at a table across from a woman, to him smiling while riding the subway, all with no dialogue. Brilliant use of screen time such as this moves the plot refreshingly quickly as we delve into Wyatt's illness and his truly enjoyable relationship with his friend Christian.

As the movie continues there are a few scenes and plot holes that stretch audience members' suspension of disbelief (why wouldn't Mara seek some sort of help after her episode with Wyatt, and how does she manage to blame Christian for Wyatt's behavior?), but thankfully, these are few and far between. For the rest of the movie, the shifting plot and impending doom ensconce viewers in a shroud of perfectly paced suspence.