The Ones Below is a 2015 thriller movie that follows the story of a couple that is waiting for a baby, moves to London and meets its new neighbors that are waiting for a baby too.
The two couples get to know each other and have dinner together; that evening, a tragic event will happen that will change their life forever.
The film takes an unexpected twist on the parenting drama-thriller sub- genre, adding some great psychological horror nuances at the beginning of the film, which is, for me, the best part of the whole movie .
It unfortunately loses attention half way through building to an ending, which sure is suspenseful, but not very surprising and unexpected as it might seem to be. (even a bit predictable)
What I appreciated most of this indie film was: the pretty cinematography that transmits tension and sadness through its colors and simple but effective visuals; the great performances of the cast, and the amazing build of tension.
Overall, The Ones Below is a nice thriller that is suspenseful enough, but doesn't take risks and is afraid to get weird. Which is a flaw for me that keeps it away from being as interesting as it could be.
Final score Worth watching without expecting too much. 7/10.
The two couples get to know each other and have dinner together; that evening, a tragic event will happen that will change their life forever.
The film takes an unexpected twist on the parenting drama-thriller sub- genre, adding some great psychological horror nuances at the beginning of the film, which is, for me, the best part of the whole movie .
It unfortunately loses attention half way through building to an ending, which sure is suspenseful, but not very surprising and unexpected as it might seem to be. (even a bit predictable)
What I appreciated most of this indie film was: the pretty cinematography that transmits tension and sadness through its colors and simple but effective visuals; the great performances of the cast, and the amazing build of tension.
Overall, The Ones Below is a nice thriller that is suspenseful enough, but doesn't take risks and is afraid to get weird. Which is a flaw for me that keeps it away from being as interesting as it could be.
Final score Worth watching without expecting too much. 7/10.