Ratings: 7.4/10
Film Class: C+
Genre: Comedy Thriller
I'm not even sure if there's even such a genre as comedy thriller but this movie does stretch the norm. David Hyde Pierce, the comedy man from Frasier (not the main guy, but his close friend), delivers a twisted and at times hilarious performance as a schizophrenic guy by the name of Warwick Wilson, who has an unexpected guest "house-crashing" his dinner.
Problem is, this guest is not your average Joe, he's a badass criminal on the run who lied his way into Warwick's house, only to find out that he's an equally dangerous schizo guy. It's a battle of wits and even though I was supposed to loathe Warwick (I think), I absolutely adore him. It's a light-hearted thriller that's doesn't take things too seriously.
The development was subtlety high-paced, with a slow mood lingering from one scene to another, yet the story was hard hitting with all the awkward and twisted situations. It's not a movie you can simply put your finger on, cos it's totally cranky, peculiar and at the same time, utterly entertaining. Oh and btw, there's only minimal gore in this movie.
The ending is something to look forward to, considering how one would think it's just a typical battle of wits thriller. Not a blockbuster-type movie, but it's sure to hit your "top 100 most memorable movies of all times" list.
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