Triangle (2010)

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  TheMovieDiorama

  6 / 10

  Triangle feels more elliptical as it spins your head round in circles. Unusual marketing this, targeting horror audiences and claiming to be frightening. Please do not make the mistake of going into this presuming you will be scared...you won't be. What we are presented with is a mystery thriller that intelligently utilises a gimmick and Greek mythology to convey a subtle metaphor. A single mother with an autistic son joins a group of friends on a boating trip. A vicious storm forces them to abandon their yacht and board a seemingly derelict ocean liner titled Aeolus, convinced that an ominous individual is stalking them. Those of you into their Greek myths (like me) saw the name Aeolus and conjured up an inkling as to where the plot was heading. Others well, let me warn you, this film will leave you head scratching until you have no hair left. Let's get the basics out of the way first. Melissa George was fantastic portraying multiple incarnations of herself, Smith's direction evoked claustrophobia and isolation and the plot itself was carefully constructed. I have to admire the sheer ingenuity and meticulous plotting involved in crafting such a complex narrative. Despite an utterly watchable thriller, I have problems with this film. As a "plot hound" I couldn't help but sniff out numerous plot holes that unfortunately detract from what is a succinct narrative. It poses so many questions, for instance, "Who is putting objects such as the axe back in its original position?". I understand the purpose of the gimmick, it metaphorically portrays the frustrating routinely basis of dealing with an autistic child. When even trying to disrupt an iteration results in more damage, but the entire plot construct felt too illogical that it left me scribbling a timeline on a notepad instead of enjoying what is being shown onscreen. Then the third act tries to explain itself and becomes all too convoluted, I did appreciate the ambiguous ending though. Triangle is a film that will stir up discussion amongst your friends, just make sure to bring a notepad with you.

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