Tailgate (2015) User Reviews

Awesome Aussie gem!

[yogasamadhihealing · 9/10 · 16 September 2020]

This film shows just how much you can achieve with a small team of passionate artists!

We loved the film and the plot was fantastic, great twist at the end too (no spoilers!). The way that most of the film is shot from inside a car gives it a real closeness and sense high tension. The editing is tight, the action sequences are done really well for an indie film and the soundtrack really fit the dark mood.

Great performances from both Luke and the driver!! We aren't given much to work with for character background but by the end of the film there is real growth. A lovely sense of depth and intimacy from each actor. We really hope to see more work from Sam and Peter in the future!!

Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shoestring Budget Australian Thriller

[glynnmac101 · 8/10 · 2 April 2018]

This is a nice little character study film. A young man recovers consciousness in the boot (trunk in the US) of a sedan and discovers that the driver is a contract killer and he along with a fellow traveler are intended targets; however in the case of the young man, not immediately.

There are many unanswered questions at the films commencement, but pieces fall into place as it progresses. Whether it was deliberate or not, I nice touch was as the film continued and you learnt more about the driver, the more was revealed of him physically.

I imagine it would have cost very little to make this film ; the majority of the film occurs within the car, the cast was small (I think there was a total of 5 actors) and there were negligible special effects.

A distinctly Australian film that I recommend.