Review of Blackout by Hugh on 16/01/12

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Black Out is a film about three people stuck in an elevator, boring right? well not if one of them is a serial killer and has a dead body in his apartment that needs disposing of before it is found.

As time drift away after failed attempt by failed attempt to break free, time is running out for the other two as our murderer comes to terms with his untimely incarceration.

Black Out is a dark, edgy film, simple direction and realistic emotions competently portrayed outline an outstanding film.

Review of Blackout by Penelope on 10/04/12

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Interesting with a sound premise, Amber Tamblyn is stuck in an elevator with two other guys and as time passes, they become increasingly agitated and volatile. Each with their own reasons for wanting out of the elevator and as the story slowly unfolds to reveal these reasons we are privy to what is driving these people and the length they are willing to go to.

Though much of the film is shot in an enclosed space with only three characters to focus on, the cast and director manage to successfully portray the hysteria and fear from each individual. One complain I have is the anger and outbursts that occurs is a little too quick an onset to befall our victims.

A Good effort, but with no empathy for our three stuck victims there is little to care for when things start to turn bleak.