Reptile
Intrigue
Dans le thriller sombre et suspense "Reptile", un détective chevronné est chargé de résoudre le meurtre horrible d'une jeune agente immobilière. Le corps sans vie de la victime est découvert dans une mare de sang, sans aucun signe d'effraction ou de lutte, laissant les enquêteurs perplexes. Au fur et à mesure que l'enquête se déroule, il devient clair que rien n'est tel qu'il y paraît. Le détective James Griffin, un enquêteur dur et pragmatique, est affecté à l'affaire. Sa réputation d'être l'un des meilleurs dans le métier le précède, mais ses propres démons et luttes personnelles menacent de faire dérailler l'enquête. Plus il se plonge dans la vie de la victime, plus il découvre un réseau de tromperies et de corruption qui va bien au-delà de la surface. Alors que Griffin creuse plus profondément, il découvre que la victime était impliquée dans des affaires louches et avait de nombreux ennemis. Mais à mesure qu'il se rapproche de la vérité, il se rend compte que tout le monde cache quelque chose, y compris ses propres collègues de la force. Les frontières entre le bien et le mal commencent à s'estomper, et les propres illusions de Griffin sur le monde sont brisées. Plus il enquête, plus Griffin devient obsédé par la recherche du tueur. Sa poursuite implacable de la justice le pousse au bord de l'épuisement, mais il refuse d'abandonner. Alors que la vérité commence lentement à émerger, Griffin se retrouve face à un adversaire rusé et impitoyable qui ne reculera devant rien pour garder ses secrets enfouis. Avec ses personnages complexes, son intrigue sinueuse et son atmosphère sombre, "Reptile" est un thriller captivant qui tient les spectateurs en haleine jusqu'à la toute fin.
Critiques
Lily
Like a noodle master putting on a two-hour show of masterful stretching and pulling, only to serve you a bowl of plain broth noodle in the end.
Thiago
A line from the trailer really stuck with me: "Everyone is a suspect." As a true, hardcore, old-school detective movie, the director tells the story of the protagonist's situation precisely from this angle. Ever since taking on that bizarre case, it's as if he's personally opened Pandora's Box. Anxiety, confusion, and doubt all come pouring out, and everything around him begins to feel alien. Suddenly, everything makes him suspicious. The pervasive sense of terror is immersive and unsettling. Like a lone wolf who's stumbled into a pit of vipers, he doesn't know whether to move forward or back. Making a debut this good is truly amazing. From the script, visuals, and pacing to the performances, everything is on point. Absolutely a fantastic film!
Georgia
Quite unlike the flashy and impetuous detective films of recent years, this one is full of calm restraint, perfectly complemented by Benicio Del Toro's superb acting (his eyebrows and eyes can speak!). I was unexpectedly fond of it because of this (can you believe a Netflix movie isn't superficial for once!?). The seemingly fragmented editing doesn't feel chaotic, but instead feels like a skillful weaving of various clues. Isn't it impressive for a director's debut to achieve this level of quality?
Elijah
Well-acted, well-edited, well-told story. It maintains a clear-eyed view of reality while adopting a progressive attitude, displaying cautious bravery, and embodying humility and patience – delivering a chilling yet emotionally resonant experience. When it comes to "bottom lines," they're not easy to hold, but you have to grit your teeth and stick to them. You can't let go even a little, because once you do, you'll be swept downstream and lose all control.
Ruby
★★★★½. The audio-visual concept design is truly impressive, employing various techniques to enhance the story's allure. The cinematography significantly bolsters the film, effectively serving the characters' emotions. Upon investigation, the director of photography has worked on "It Follows," "Split," "Us," "Under the Silver Lake," and "Old," which explains the horror film vibe. One can perceive the film's efforts to emulate the style of 1970s Hollywood police movies and political thrillers. While the narrative pace is unnecessarily protracted, a pervasive sense of distrust permeates throughout, questioning everyone and every motivation.
