Review of The Abandoned

The Abandoned (2022)
5/10
A good story marred by horrible character decisions
30 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
I agree wholeheartedly with other reviewers who have commented on this film's shortcomings.

The script is good and the actors do their best, but the story is marred, especially towards the end, by the most ridiculous character actions (and inactions). The last thirty minutes in particular ruin what is otherwise a serious and professional film. In those thirty minutes the protagonist becomes one of the most ridiculous and inept police officers ever portrayed on screen, including my personal favourite hilarious plot line: handcuffing the killer and going, by herself with him, to his lair and asking him to lead her to his next victim. I actually laughed several times throughout the last few scenes, it was that ridiculous. It's unfortunate when good films get lazy towards the end and ask the viewer to accept a shift from good scriptwriting to complete laziness.

Don't bother with this one unless you're really hurting for something to watch. This film takes great atmosphere and a good premise and ruins it.
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