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The Lesser Evil (1998)
Past and present woven together to create a surprisingly cunning plot about betrayal amongst friends
A simple re-union amongst four old friends, dredges up a horrile secret that threatens to ruin all their lives. The story delivers great suspense and keeps one guessing at the ending. You can't take anything the characters say at face value which keeps the viewer engaged, trying to figure out who is lying and why. The pace of the dialogue and the frenzy of the growing dilemma ratchets up the tension as things progress. The acting is strong, but the story really gripped me. Every time I thought I figured out the truth the filmmakers revealed something from the past that made me rethink the story. The cinematography added to the sense of mystery and foreboding that hangs over the characters. Great lighting. Great Noir mood. This film reminded me of "Stand by Me". I highly recommend this film.