Sunday, 16 October 2016

Sssshhh
(2003)

RATING:40%
FORMAT:DVD

Bland Leading the Bland

Interesting attempt to inject genuine human emotion and warmth into the serial killer sub-genre which ultimately fails because the movie is just too long.

The leading lady lacks a star personality and the convoluted plotting suggests a lack of thematic conviction on the part of the film-makers.

The plus side is that the film is atmospheric and suspenseful with its clichés, despite a melodramatic tendency to over-emphasize and underline emotions.

Although stylish and well filmed, it really does not make much sense in its increasingly-desperate attempt to keep you guessing.

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