Predictable and a bit messy, but engaging and quite unique- Separation manages to stir up just enough interesting psychological scares to provide for a compelling, if uneven, film. I'll start off with the films flaws, this movie can be a bit predictable at times, especially towards the end. The plot twist is kinda stupid if i'm being honest, and the obscurity of what the film is trying to say at the end proves to be more confusing than interesting. The editing can also be a bit messy at times, feeling like the film itself wasn't quite ready to go out, with transitions between some scenes almost being non-existent. That all being said, i'll focus on the positives of this film. For one thing, it's an incredibly interesting and entertaining to watch. Rupert Friend makes for a compelling and sympathetic lead and the mystery throughout the film is quite fun to follow at times. It has a clear and dark tone all the way through and although it does have a hard time balancing reality with fantasy- is does manage to have some great visuals and imagery throughout which are wonderfully creepy to look at. In the end, Separation could have been a lot better given its intriguing plot if it had just spent a bit more time in production rather than be rushed out. Despite its flaws though, it still makes for a compelling horror film, and one vastly more original and unique than most mainstream companies dare to try today.
My Rating: 6.8/10.
My Rating: 6.8/10.