"Speedy Driving and Sluggish Ignition": Emphasis on high speeds and sluggish engine combustion.
New Home, Old Nightmare:
Josh, Rachel, and their kid, Max, prepare to settle into their "perfect house." But the sweet dreams of the newbie residents are shattered on the very first night when a car careens into a tree, right outside the living room's giant window. The driver meets an untimely demise, leaving the young family in a state of shock. While Rachel attempts to move past the tragic incident, Josh develops a morbid fascination with it. As accidents pile up, Josh's interest turns into an all-consuming obsession. In "Sharp Corner," Ben Foster delivers a stunning performance.
Directed by Darkness:
Written and directed by the talented Jason Buxton, this gripping psychological thriller delves deep into the depths of Josh's psyche. The narrative eschews elaborate set-pieces and explanations for Josh's obsession, focusing instead on creating a haunting and insightful portrait of the character. Notably, Josh is unlike the thrill-seeking characters of films like "Crash." Josh gradually transforms from a helpless onlooker to a self-proclaimed savior, amidst the chaos that unfolds in his backyard.
The Road to Ruin:
However, it's Josh's desperate need for recognition that reveals his hidden insecurities and complexities. As the film progresses, we're left wondering just how far Josh is willing to go to appear heroic.
A Hidden Terror:
Ben Foster delivers a chilling portrayal of Josh's slow mental deterioration, opting for understated intensity instead of over-the-top antics. The film's cinematography mirrors this subtle horror, using simple yet effective techniques to evoke fear without resorting to loud and flashy visuals.
Intriguing Imagery:
Jason Buxton cleverly uses wide shots to emphasize Josh's "smallness," accentuating the character's growing sense of insignificance amidst his obsession. Additionally, the film has a dark, witty undercurrent that adds a layer of complexity to the story.while it deals with themes of excessive speed, Buxton chooses a slow-burning approach to build suspense.
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- The complexities of Josh's character are fostered in the psychological thriller "Sharp Corner," played by Ben Foster with subtle intensity that successfully evokes fear.
- Unlike the thrill-seeking characters in movies-and-tv shows like "Crash," Josh's obsession with the car accidents unfolding in his backyard gradually turns him from a helpless onlooker into a self-proclaimed savior, while revealing his hidden insecurities and complexities.
- The narrative of "Sharp Corner" employs simple cinematography to mirror Josh's mental deterioration, opting for intriguing imagery that effectively builds suspense without relying on flashy visuals.
- Despite dealing with themes of excessive speed, director Jason Buxton chooses a slow-burning approach to deliver a dark, witty undercurrent that adds layers of complexity to the story.
