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Roulette (2005)
excellent psycho-thriller
Do not be misled by the "horror" genre label attached to this film. And don't come looking for Cravenesque blood and guts either. But if you like clever psychological thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat with mind games and questions without answers, take a spin with Roulette. There is plenty to like in this surprising little film. The actors were very well cast and so believable that, at times, it looked like we were watching an 8mm home movie of some kids in the neighborhood. The sound track was very creative and worth having as a CD were it available--call it the greatest alt-emo hits you never heard of. It rocked from start through the credits.
No matter what else a film has going for it, a good plot, or something worth telling, is a must. There is no disappointment here. Just when you start to fidget a little bit and think about looking at your watch, and maybe even shaking it to make sure it's still working, BANG--things get going and an hour later you realize you haven't moved a muscle since that 15 minute mark.
The film misses a 10 by it's overuse of special effects. It's obvious these boys know all of the tricks, but they're a little too eager to show them off all at once. Maybe they weren't certain there would be another film to make down the road, but it will be obvious to everybody that sees this one that that won't be a problem.