Retreat (2011)

In 7 words or less: Three are housebound due to possible outbreak.

Spooky

What's it all About? After facing a personal tragedy a young couple's relationship is on the rocks. What could be better than going back to the tiny island cottage where they first "conjured the magic" to try to rekindle their love? Things start badly. It's awkward. The love's gone... Then Jamie Bell turns up as a nutter Marine with a stories of a worldwide airborne virus outbreak which is headed their way. Better start boarding up the windows... But is the Bellster telling the truth, or a pack of naughty lies?

Nice Aged Sign

Best bits? The film starts well, it looks great, the acting is great and it makes for a great tense vibe. It's quite exciting when they first discover the unconscious Bell, bring him back to the cottage and are deciding what to do with him. Bell's performance is really good here. He is totally believable as a Marine. However, his stories to start to become a bit comedic later on. Mainly the scene when Bell wakes up Murphy from a nice dream to defend the house against unseen attackers.

"Tin Tin, NO!"

Did it make you think thoughts? It left me feeling disappointed overall. It feels like the writers forgot that people like to enjoy films. There's very little to enjoy in this. It just ends up going the way of so many of this type of films. I can't really go into here as it would spoil the story If you are thinking of watching. Story and ending aside, the direction is great and I'd definitely watch what this guy makes in the future.

Stinky Poos

Would you watch it again? I don't think so. And that's saying something. I love a good fake / real outbreak. The ending might be enjoyed by a tougher audience though, but to me it feels like a bit of a cop-out.

Cheer Up! You're going on Holiday!

Rating (out of 100%): 55% Watch it for the performances. Just don't come crying to me when you don't have a great time.

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