Part of me wants to give it an 8, but I'll stick with 7.
The good: The acting is very good. All the characters are believable and character development is well done. The protagonist is well written and you root for her the whole way through. The villains are menacing and you genuinely believe that they are evil.
The plot is engaging and the story is quite fresh for the psychological thriller genre. You'll find yourself connecting with the main character and empathizing with her struggle as the story progresses.
The set does a great job of making you feel like you're trapped along with the main character, and at times a sense of panic and claustrophobia sets in.
The score fits well and sets the mood effectively.
The not as good: Some of the interactions between the mother and daughter are strange. The frustration of trying to effectively communicate with a toddler is evident, but some of the conversations feel unrealistic.
While most of the story is quite fresh, it is a bit predictable at times. This doesn't take much away from the impact of major plot points, though, because they are so well executed.
One or two scenes may come off a bit cheesy. Maybe I'm just too cynical but that's just my opinion.
OVERALL, I did really like the movie and was impressed that it didn't feel political or preachy. Protecting your family and redemption are both plot points that just about anyone can relate to and enjoy.
The good: The acting is very good. All the characters are believable and character development is well done. The protagonist is well written and you root for her the whole way through. The villains are menacing and you genuinely believe that they are evil.
The plot is engaging and the story is quite fresh for the psychological thriller genre. You'll find yourself connecting with the main character and empathizing with her struggle as the story progresses.
The set does a great job of making you feel like you're trapped along with the main character, and at times a sense of panic and claustrophobia sets in.
The score fits well and sets the mood effectively.
The not as good: Some of the interactions between the mother and daughter are strange. The frustration of trying to effectively communicate with a toddler is evident, but some of the conversations feel unrealistic.
While most of the story is quite fresh, it is a bit predictable at times. This doesn't take much away from the impact of major plot points, though, because they are so well executed.
One or two scenes may come off a bit cheesy. Maybe I'm just too cynical but that's just my opinion.
OVERALL, I did really like the movie and was impressed that it didn't feel political or preachy. Protecting your family and redemption are both plot points that just about anyone can relate to and enjoy.