Tedious to watch. Beautiful scenery.
Three is always a crowd when a couple is
involved.
Woman is judgemental, presumptuous and obnoxious. Behavior was appalling. Fresh out of a broken relationship, she assumes too much out of need as opposed to acting on genuine intuition, asserting herself in territory where she does not belong. She is so obviously frustrated sexually and dealing with pain, but stay out of other people's lives. James was well intentioned, but it was a mistake to invite her. Oliver is almost as bad as she is. The film is drawn out. It is like watching 3 30 year olds acting like 13.
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Good Effort
B2421 November 2015
This rather sluggish film more than makes up for its pretentious script by capturing the Luberon in all its summery glory. Every frame offers something pleasing to the eye, like a Bourdain travel piece without political commentary. Its sound is also technically sharp and appropriate, as in in one scene where characters play with watercolors as part of the plot.
Yes...the plot. More neurotic than erotic, if truth be told. It takes more than two-thirds of the film to get to the point, which is less cathartic than anticlimactic. It reminded me of a dozen or so short stories I have read over the years in which one or another love triangle drags along to its inevitable end, which can be either highly dramatic or cleverly understated. Boring.
These independent films always take too long, whether in single camera shots that linger on pointlessly or in spoken lines that the viewer can almost speak simultaneously as the character's lips move.
Pretty forgettable stuff, except for the landscape.
Yes...the plot. More neurotic than erotic, if truth be told. It takes more than two-thirds of the film to get to the point, which is less cathartic than anticlimactic. It reminded me of a dozen or so short stories I have read over the years in which one or another love triangle drags along to its inevitable end, which can be either highly dramatic or cleverly understated. Boring.
These independent films always take too long, whether in single camera shots that linger on pointlessly or in spoken lines that the viewer can almost speak simultaneously as the character's lips move.
Pretty forgettable stuff, except for the landscape.
Ménage a trois for all the wrong reasons
t-dooley-69-38691621 November 2015
James and Olivier are going to stay in Olivier's south of France country home for a romantic holiday. Caroline is a friend of James's and has just been dumped by her boyfriend and James being a thoroughly nice bloke – invites her along only quelle horreur she accepts!
Once they start to kill time enjoying themselves it soon becomes obvious that Caroline is having an effect on the pairs relationship and as the French summer slowly and languorously ebbs past so too the shifting emotions of the three start to change.
Now this is an independent film and the only characters are the three aforementioned ones. However, it does not suffer for it. It is well acted and filmed with only a few moments where I felt the scene added not very much or indeed went on a bit too long. That said the overall effect is of a confident and well made indie effort that actually does credit for all involved.
Once they start to kill time enjoying themselves it soon becomes obvious that Caroline is having an effect on the pairs relationship and as the French summer slowly and languorously ebbs past so too the shifting emotions of the three start to change.
Now this is an independent film and the only characters are the three aforementioned ones. However, it does not suffer for it. It is well acted and filmed with only a few moments where I felt the scene added not very much or indeed went on a bit too long. That said the overall effect is of a confident and well made indie effort that actually does credit for all involved.
A nice effort
Gordon-1118 April 2015
This film tells the story of a gay couple who goes to Southern France for a holiday. They invite a female friend who just broke up with his boyfriend, thinking it would be a nice thing to do. However, things turn sour because of unexpected sexual undercurrents between them.
The low budget really shows in the film, despite the beautiful setting. There are only three stars, which is a challenge to make their interactions interesting and captivating. Unfortunately, I see little chemistry between them, and I am not seeing why there is attraction between the characters which causes the undercurrents.
As independent gay cinema goes, "Wasp" is a nice effort. With a bit more budget, the film would be even better.
The low budget really shows in the film, despite the beautiful setting. There are only three stars, which is a challenge to make their interactions interesting and captivating. Unfortunately, I see little chemistry between them, and I am not seeing why there is attraction between the characters which causes the undercurrents.
As independent gay cinema goes, "Wasp" is a nice effort. With a bit more budget, the film would be even better.
Buzzzz!
adamjohns-425752 September 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Although I couldn't tell if they were bad actors or incredibly natural actors, I quite liked this film. It's nothing to write home about, but interesting enough and the sexual tension is exciting.
I like the fact that at the end of the film you still don't know what has happened, which would normally pee me off, but somehow for this it works.
The two guys are hot and the girl plays what seems to be a devious part well.
I think perhaps, as it was such a short film, that they could have added a bit more and I certainly would have liked to see the guys naked.
Beautiful scenery, carefully filmed with an artists eye and a fantastic location, cleverly surround this story of just three people.
I think perhaps, as it was such a short film, that they could have added a bit more and I certainly would have liked to see the guys naked.
Beautiful scenery, carefully filmed with an artists eye and a fantastic location, cleverly surround this story of just three people.
No good deed goes unpunished..
JJ-Chi21 March 2021
I found this psychological drama rather captivating. Nothing great (no "must watch" here), but well acted and kept me engaged and interested. I was hoping for the female character to get stung since the beginning ...and found the ending rather rewarding. The "witch" had it coming!
week long case study
ksf-229 November 2022
James and his boyfriend of two years head to the south of france for a holiday. And when james' friend caroline needs consolation after a breakup, they bring her along. Big mistake! What kind of friend comes between her best friend and his boyfriend? Caroline repeatedly dares olivier to kiss her... or more. We know olivier has been with women, and he feels some level of attraction as well, but keeps telling her to stop. Caroline is trouble! She seems to be envious of their relationship, and is determined to bust it up. There really isn't much to do near the house, so they are forced to dealt with their thoughts and emotional issues. All the drinking sure isn't helping matters. And the fact that james and olivier throw barbs and insults instead of having an honest discussion isn't healthy. Someone told us right at the beginning that they had forgotten their anti-depressants at home. Of course there's a big blowup ... who will remain friends and or lovers? Written and directed by philippe audi dor. It's mostly well done. A week in the life of these three. And all that arguing. It's well done, if a little intense, watching others fight.
Life will sting you
cekadah10 January 2016
A beautiful and vast southern French setting, three beautiful young people, and a most comfortable french country house. Something bad is sure to happen. Suspicion and deceit eventually comes to the surface.
If you just leave a Wasp alone it won't sting you! But here in WASP James, Caroline, and Oliver are so driven to test and challenge each others mind eventually someone or all will feel the sting of this game and emotional pain is the only reward.
Director: Philippe Audi-Dor has created a beautiful film with only three actors, minimal dialog, and a stunning setting in the lazy warm summer days. What starts as a pleasure holiday becomes a test of temperament and self doubt. The interaction between these three is tense and spellbinding. The final scene holds such a powerful message. We see a room in the cottage, and through a very small window we see the three packing, leaving, not speaking and angry. In the grand vista of life they are each stuck in their own little world.
If you just leave a Wasp alone it won't sting you! But here in WASP James, Caroline, and Oliver are so driven to test and challenge each others mind eventually someone or all will feel the sting of this game and emotional pain is the only reward.
Director: Philippe Audi-Dor has created a beautiful film with only three actors, minimal dialog, and a stunning setting in the lazy warm summer days. What starts as a pleasure holiday becomes a test of temperament and self doubt. The interaction between these three is tense and spellbinding. The final scene holds such a powerful message. We see a room in the cottage, and through a very small window we see the three packing, leaving, not speaking and angry. In the grand vista of life they are each stuck in their own little world.
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