Home-invasion movies are driven by a universal fear: Who hasn't worried about someone breaking into their home with malicious intent? It's why creaks and bumps scare you when you're home alone. It's why wind chimes become instruments of terror when the sun goes down. It's pretty twisted to think about watching movies that exploit these fears for fun, but there's something to be said for sharing such an emotional experience with people from across the world. The universal fear of domestic violation transcends language and local custom. It's the connective power of art in practice, manifested in mutual terror.
What we have here is a similar told story but not with the anything new or exciting. I do give the writer and director credit for maximizing the suspense and giving us an ensemble of characters we care about. Ultimately, it gives you a tasteful and elevated 90 min excuse to watch something.
What we have here is a similar told story but not with the anything new or exciting. I do give the writer and director credit for maximizing the suspense and giving us an ensemble of characters we care about. Ultimately, it gives you a tasteful and elevated 90 min excuse to watch something.