Review of Tryst (2007) by Christopher B — 06 Dec 2011

This could have been an interesting study of a couple's crumbling relationship, and how they mishandle being stranded together. Basically, an American couple go to France (only she is bi-lingual) and after getting stranded in the woods, meet a pot-head who would like to have an affair. A temporary triangle is formed. The characters show the audience some of their problems, but never show each other nor do they really deal with their problems - they just push each others emotional buttons instead. That's supposed to be quality cinema.

This film comes off like a film school project - if it were it would deserve: C+ for script, B for director and editor, A- for actors and cinematography, and B- for a final grade. As is usual, I suspect the story was much better. In short, several scenes don't work and should have been rewritten or re-shot.

Oh, and the movie poster of a leather clad Asian is a different movie.