Perfect Stranger
The local DVD rental joint has finally gotten in Perfect Stranger. It became my Wednesday nights viewing.
Amid a torrent of bad reviews and crits, this (sometimes suspenseful) thriller deserves a little more credit than it seems to have received. It’s definitely not poetic and certainly not a film to go up on the ‘best of’ lists, but nonetheless, it’s a good flick and definitely worthy of a watch.
It’s your typical ‘who-done-it’ murder-mystery plot and the start seems just a little bit rushed, with the first victim appearing and disappearing before you’ve even gotten to know the character. As a result, you don’t really feel for the cause, as Halle Berry sets out to discover the killer.
The movie is a showcase of twists and turns, and ultimately, you will probably be guessing for much of the film.
There are some good performances from Halle - very much like her ‘Gothika’ role in fact - sometimes forced, but generally strong scenes and suspenseful moments. Bruce Willis and Giovanni Ribisi putting in noteworthy performances also, as the dark, questionable boss - and unusual, quirky sidekick respectively.
It could have been a masterpiece, but for some reason, just didn’t make the final grade. Still, I have to say - I quite enjoyed it. It’s a solid thriller with all the usual charms and signatures.
Link: Perfect Stranger @ IMDB
