Rendez-vous (2019) User Reviews

5.2/10. Watchable but not recommended

[athanasiosze · 5/10 · 15 February 2023]

The ending is so dumb that ruins this movie. Whereas, the first part is intriguing and well acted, the last 30-ish minutes are almost ridiculous. Even acting gets amateurish, however i don't blame the actors but the script. It's still watchable and kind interesting, i wanted to see where it goes. Some nice twists, a good build up, good chemistry between the actors. Unfortunately, a character did a stupid thing, and then, it felt apart, it was getting dumber by the minute (Seriously, who thought that in this particular circumstance, this male character would did what he did, after the 60 minutes mark??. I see that the director is also the writer, it's like he sabotaged his own movie).

In any case, it was a nice try. It's not easy to create a movie with no budget, especially an one shot movie. Not recommended but still well directed. If you wanna watch a psychological-drama thriller movie and you have no big expectations, you might like it.

Movie that has no integrity

[karimnn · 1/10 · 2 April 2022]

So this guy date-kidnaps a girl, ties her up in a sound proof room in his house, but then someone knocks at his front door, he opens it (??!!!) three teens show up wanting to buy alcohol from him, he lets them in (??!!!), etc.. Later on another knock at his front door and he opens the door again. Ok well the guy is not an idiot it is obvious in the movie, but he opens the door while he has a woman tied up in his house? Who does that? What idiot in what universe does that? I like fiction movies, if they have integrity.

Unbearable

[random-70778 · 16 February 2021]

Wow, this was just awful. And I have to ask, what is bragging that a modern film was "Shot in one single take with no cuts"?? To me this is like bragging a painting was done with the painter's eyes closed.

an anti rom com film.

[iphvh · 4/10 · 19 April 2022]

A noirish mexican look at a 21st century inter net love match. Date went well until it did not, film is a good character study the production design , contributed to the film's visuals which makes it a good film for non spanish speakers too as the story is told with alluring visuals and is easy to follow asa result , i will watch again!

Slow burn, twisty, suspense thriller

[ctguy-59506 · 9/10 · 18 June 2022]

The technical achievement of the one-take approach adds to the suspense of this high-wire act of a romance turned suspense thriller. Excellently acted with a thoughtful script that deftly explores blind date and attraction dynamics. This one is well worth the initial slow burn pacing and delivers with satisfying twists. Render-vous is destined for a cult film legacy.

Unusual & Suspenseful

[alannpaula · 9/10 · 20 February 2021]

What a surprise. I knew nothing about this film and was so glad to have seen it. The story is filled with unpredictable twists and a somewhat weird ending. Very creative. The reviewer who negatively commented on the "one take " is a puzzle There was no room for retakes. All characters speak their parts from beginning to end - not a misstep in sight. And, the cinematography is noteworthy. A noteworthy film well worth watching. Not for the faint of heart.

A one-take appointment.

[morrison-dylan-fan · 10/10 · 15 April 2021]

When looking at details for the films on the line-up at Grimmfest, I found the description of this title being done completely in one-take to be intriguing,leading to me booking an appointment.

View on the film:

Revealing in a detailed discussion with the cast and crew after the screening/stream that they spent three weeks rehearsing how the movie would be made, writer/director Pablo Olmos Arrayales makes a remarkable ambitious feature film debut.

Joined by cinematographer Luis Enrique Carrion and thirty eight other crew members, Arrayales subtly alters the movement of the camera to reflect the current status of Lili & Eduardo's relationship,going from a sweeping crane-style shot that reflects the breezy nature of their playful date, that slowly descends into personal space breaking arc shots and lingering close-ups hanging on a chilling thwart atmosphere,from the revelations Eduardo and Lili make to each other.

Whilst the relationship is captured in one-shot, the screenplay by Arrayales brilliantly contrasts this, with a constant altering of genre.

Initially meeting the duo with a indie Rom-Com swing as they visit a museum, Arrayales pushes the romance of Lili & Eduardo (played by a terrific Helena Puig and Antonio Alcantara,who keep the initial sweet nothings hanging in the air just that bit too long,for them to turn sour) bit by bit off-balance until it becomes a intense psychological Horror,which Arrayales layers with hints at the end game of the relationship,which unlocks a killer Thriller twist ending,as Eduardo and Lili make an appointment.