The Stranger

POSITIVES

  • For a true crime procedural thriller, this is actually different from the usual. Which makes it a rather interesting movie to check out. 

  • The plot unfolds in methodically fascinating ways, with it constantly presenting an ever changing narrative as things progress. 

  • Sean Harris and Joel Edgerton are excellent in this. The characters they play are pretty complicated individuals, and they gave us performances that go places. 

  • Considering the premise, there is a good amount of tension throughout that'll keep you on edge and guessing. 

  • There's a strong commentary here that only makes this movie feel even darker and scarier, and might just haunt you beyond this film. 

NEGATIVES

  • Not the fastest moving movie. Don't get too impatient now. 

  • Maybe the tone feels way too bleak and dark to put up with? This is not for everybody. 

  • Even at just under 2 hours it felt like a much longer experience. 

  • Certain plot elements could be further explained I suppose? You'll probably be heading straight to Google or Wikipedia to get the answers you are looking for.

  • The ending isn’t necessarily the most satisfying one in how it plays out. 

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The Stranger - watched it on NETFLIX