Threshold (VII) (2019) User Reviews

Read my review to know what it's like to see this movie

[politehere · 3/10 · 13 June 2019]

The movie makes you think it's about a killer child, about the Christian Rapture, about love and betrayal and about a psychopath (and about other things I can't think of right now, but maybe you can). What this movie is really about, you will know only when the movie ends, and even then, you'll have doubts as to whether it was really about what you think it is or not. You might think this means the movie is in fact a mystery. Well, in a way it is, but it's a pretty confusing and frustrating one and the payoff is really not worth going through all that frustration and confusion. You might go from supernatural explanations for what is happening in the movie to a pretty mundane one or vice versa (I won't tell you which one, because I don't want to spoil the movie for you). The acting is good, the cinematography is fine, the music score is a dreamy sort and tries to make you feel some sort of emotion, although you won't know what sort of emotion you're supposed to feel (perhaps just calm?). During the movie, you'll be constantly asking yourself "What is really going on?", so if you can't stand vagueness and confusion or a rather vague and confusing ending, watching this movie will not be a good experience for you. I know it wasn't for me. I have seen vague and confusing movies before, movies such as Stay (2005), but unlike this movie, the payoff was worth tolerating all that confusion and vagueness. You might think my review is confusing. Well, a confusing movie requires a confusing review, but I assure you that my review is much less confusing than the actual movie, so if you found my review even a little vague or confusing and if that bored or frustrated you, please do not watch this movie, as the actual movie will be a pretty frustrating and boring experience for you.

Final score: 3

Kinda Terrible

[payasoingenioso · 4/10 · 23 May 2021]

The movie plays like the simple plot needed filler.

There was no suspense or thrill.

One element seemed unnecessarily supernatural when the reality of The Woman could have been a much more horrifying story.

The acting is trash. It could have passed if the film were better told or condensed.

The good reviews I read were clearly paid / compensated.

A Very Good Movie

[ralph-45268 · 7/10 · 29 January 2021]

Not near as confusing as one makes you believe. Keep an open mind, and don't over think things and it's really simple to follow and understand. Makes you think, makes you feel... It's captivating.

Captivating and truly mysterious!

[lunalover-20289 · 10/10 · 14 June 2019]

Powerful performances by the talented young cast, beautiful dream-like cinematography and creative plot twists lift this surprisingly poignant thriller far above its "horror" genre. This is a timely tale of love and loss and a personal search for answers in a world that seems to be spinning out of control. This one is well worth a watch - and a re-watch!

A Film Worth Watching

[robertdocbarham · 7/10 · 10 November 2019]

I watched Threshold twice. The director, crew and cast seem to have an intelligent vision and story in mind with this movie. That became apparent to me in my second viewing. I let go of my judgements arising from the challenges of the budget and decided to value what was accomplished within those limitations. By the end of the film, I wondered what the director's next project might be. I've seen many first feature films by writer directors where by film's end I believed that the artist will be quite successful in the future. Watch and see what you think.

OMG haters! Stop! A good thriller! 7!

[havokbleach · 7/10 · 19 August 2022]

This film is very well acted, directed and paced. Keeps you wondering wtf is going on, which is CRUCIAL in a film.

I was really surprised at how Great the acting is after reading such hater critiques.

Without being a blockbuster for sure, I've seen Many films full of grade A actors butcher a film!

There were moving parts and tense parts and creepy/scary bits.

Don't expect a HORROR film for sure. A thriller with some belief/life undertones plus mother natures hand in the mix plus crazy twists and turns...

Keep some chips and gummies close by for the run!

A Thought Provoking Mystery That Long Stays With You. Original and Surprising.

[chip-22630 · 10/10 · 30 January 2021]

Perlman's film is everything a sci-fi meets domestic mystery should have. It's eerie, well sequenced, and always leaves the viewer uncertain whether what's happening is scientifically explainable or a paranormal phenomenon imposing itself on a chaotic Earth. The writer-director could've easily made it sappy, or banal, or reductionistic. Instead, he teases in just the right blend of supernatural possibility through atmospheric terror putting a tragedy-stricken couple to test, as strangers and stranger events maraud them. A very under the radar gem.

Compelling genre film with insightfully written characters

[hapaflick-83-69399 · 10/10 · 15 September 2019]

Impressive directorial debut by writer-director Perlman. I enjoyed the well-written female protagonist, in particular the insightful ways in which her character is crafted. Also impressive is the etherial aspect to the both the mystical qualities of the story and the VFX that visualize them. Worth a watch.

Mind-blowing; great effects

[billy-declercq · 10/10 · 30 August 2019]

Threshold steps out of the typical psycho/horror genre with a psychological and in some ways spiritual thriller that makes you doubt and question reality. Lots of thrilling twists and turns, super-fun to watch, and great performances all around. Not everyone is going to have the intelligence to understand it as it's not a "slasher" but more a mind-bender. Great popcorn movie with thought and heart.