I felt The Pet opened up a genre heretofore not felt in some time. It provokes a disturbing blend of power exchange and an almost surreal alternative universe reminding me of 'Eyes Wide Shut' and sort of a 'King of Hearts' plot.
It moved me greatly and I have reflected on my own life because of what I saw as pulling back the covering or turning over a rock of a hidden world of greed and exploitation that on the surface does not seem apparent. The movie shows a positive side of a different kind of relationship that grows on soiled ground.
I thought the acting with both lead characters being new and unknown were outstanding. The idea that not one but two actresses can play two adult characters and then be renamed and become two believable puppies in the same movie - outstanding and kudos -- what a challenge. The eyes of The Pet was mesmerizing at times - her trust was evident and her enthusiasm to please was pronounced. The lead actor, Philip, was believable and scarily familiar in the Hollywood world of people pretending to be one thing and turning out to be something or someone else entirely. I would not want to be in the same room as the evil Colonel - he was frightening.
The nice thing about the acting is you could see characters grow, Philip was changed by his pet - by 'owning' her he had to accept responsibility for his own exploitative ways. I do give a two thumbs up
It moved me greatly and I have reflected on my own life because of what I saw as pulling back the covering or turning over a rock of a hidden world of greed and exploitation that on the surface does not seem apparent. The movie shows a positive side of a different kind of relationship that grows on soiled ground.
I thought the acting with both lead characters being new and unknown were outstanding. The idea that not one but two actresses can play two adult characters and then be renamed and become two believable puppies in the same movie - outstanding and kudos -- what a challenge. The eyes of The Pet was mesmerizing at times - her trust was evident and her enthusiasm to please was pronounced. The lead actor, Philip, was believable and scarily familiar in the Hollywood world of people pretending to be one thing and turning out to be something or someone else entirely. I would not want to be in the same room as the evil Colonel - he was frightening.
The nice thing about the acting is you could see characters grow, Philip was changed by his pet - by 'owning' her he had to accept responsibility for his own exploitative ways. I do give a two thumbs up