Mercy (2016)

Movies Watched in 2017 (41 movies items)

" Where: At Home, Netflix Instant Thoughts: I started this movie while multitasking and it took me a while to sit and actually watch, so I admit I probably lost some of the subtleties of the first 20 or 30 minutes. Even so I think this was a good movie. Essentially a home invasion movie, I think it's above average for the genre. The plot was lowkey and subtle, but more interesting than a lot of similar films. I mean, I've seen enough movies where the aggressors are doing things "just because"

The Cinephile's Film Journal: 2017 (130 movies items)

"Watched: 4/19/17 1st Viewing Via: Netflix"

“Notes: *I am bored on Netflix again so giving this a look. *The trailer looked interesting enough. *I have seen ATM and Buried both written by Chris S”

BAMF's End of 2016 Cinejourney (29 movies items)

" Familiar Actors: None True Rating: 6/10 My Review: Reviewcy"

“Notes:

*I am bored on Netflix again so giving this a look.

*The trailer looked interesting enough.

*I have seen ATM and Buried both written by Chris Sparling. They had been entertaining enough.

*I haven't seen his directorial work until this one though.

*I don't really recognize the actors here so we shall see how they hold up.

*It kind of looks like a You're Next and The Strangers sort of scenario.

*Come on Netflix don't fail me now.

Pros:

*It is definitely an interesting concept.

*It's totally not what I was expecting it to be.

*There were a few nice twists.

Cons:

*The plot complicates itself a little bit.

*I really didn't care for the characters.<” read more