Genre: Thriller Release Date: 08/26/2008 Dubbed: English Sound: DD2 Run Time: 92 Minutes Distributor/Studio: Dokument Films
Held prisoner by a psychotic truck driver who has stopped taking his meds, a suicidal swindler uses her formidable skills as a grifter to turn the tables on her unstable captor in this satiricalblack comedy from first time feature filmmaker Kieran Galvin. Down on her luck con artist Liz (Nadia Townsend) was about to end it all when lonely truck driver Aiden (Bernard Curry) swept in and saved her from certain death. But Liz's nightmare is just beginning, because Aiden is convinced that she's the ex-wife who walked out on him years ago, and now he's eager to settle the score by holding her prisoner in his remote farmhouse. Now surrounded by vicious attack dogs and cut completely off from civilization, Liz must remember what it was that made her such a successful con-artist in the first place, and draw on those skills in order to gain the upper hand.
~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Average Review: Number of reviews: 2
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from LA A mixture of MISERY and BUFFALO 66. Very indie but very good.
A mix between MISERY and BUFFALO 66. A street smart girl held captive by an unbalanced guy and his rottweilers. She has to use her wits to outsmart him. She does, but it's hard to know who is playing who. Naturalistic acting, notably the two leads are totally convincing. Strong direction and visuals. If the actors were stars when they made the film we probably would have heard a lot more about this little gemReggie
from Melbourne Unreal, in a very good way
Saw this at the Australian International Film Festival in Melbourne, where it went on to win BEST FILM. Very impressed with the acting. This is not a typical Australian film. It does not try to be dreary and realist. In fact it has a sense of other-worldliness. The dialogue is witty. The tone shifts easily between situational comedy, dark-as-hell uncomfortable laughs, and genuinely moving moments. I had no idea where the story was going and I enjoyed every minute of the ride. It was also great to have a happy ending for a film that would normally end in tears. The direction is very strong ... reminded me of David Lynch for the stillness and the trust the director has in the way the scene plays without resorting to gimmicks. Does it have faults. Yes, the director should have taken more time casting a few of the smaller roles which are let down by weak actors, but as the film is essentially a two-hander, the two lead actors more than make up for that. They are great and have good onscreen chemistry. I'm sure they will be the next big Australian exports. Watch out Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman, there's some real talent headed your way!
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Number of reviews: 2
