A weekend getaway with lingere and handcuffs seems like the perfect way to spice up a marriage. Instead Jessie is introduced to a level of fear she never before imagined.
Carla Gugino (Jessie), Carel Struycken (Moonlight Man), Bruce Greenwood (Gerald), Henry Thomas (Tom), Chiara Aurelia (Young Jessie), Kate Siegel (Sally).
Gerald's Game begins by introducing us to Jessie and Gerald as they head to a weekend getaway at an isolated cabin. With about 20 minutes of setup complete, the main plot begins to reveal itself. With some flashbacks for background, the remainder of the film is a delicious psychological roller-coaster ride into some pretty dark places. While it has been years since I've read the book, this film seems to do a pretty good job of presenting the story visually.
Acting was good with Greenwood feeling appropriately creepy. Gugino was a good choice for Jessie and handled the role very well with quality delivery and emotion. Struycken also did nicely and fit his role perfectly. Thomas, Aurelia, and the remainder of the supporting cast, including the dog, were very enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were simple but fitting and nicely managed. Action scenes were good with some being very intense. Dialogue had nice depth, explained things, and moved the story along nicely. Sound and soundtrack were solid.
In all, Gerald's Game is a fairly intense psychological thriller based on the Stephen King book of the same name. Those who enjoyed the book should enjoy this film. Those who are squeamish may want to think twice.
With some potentially disturbing sexuality, violence, intense gore, foul language, and adult situations, save this one for older mature teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 10.20.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Psychological Thrillers, Horror, Thriller
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Carla Gugino (Jessie), Carel Struycken (Moonlight Man), Bruce Greenwood (Gerald), Henry Thomas (Tom), Chiara Aurelia (Young Jessie), Kate Siegel (Sally).
Gerald's Game begins by introducing us to Jessie and Gerald as they head to a weekend getaway at an isolated cabin. With about 20 minutes of setup complete, the main plot begins to reveal itself. With some flashbacks for background, the remainder of the film is a delicious psychological roller-coaster ride into some pretty dark places. While it has been years since I've read the book, this film seems to do a pretty good job of presenting the story visually.
Acting was good with Greenwood feeling appropriately creepy. Gugino was a good choice for Jessie and handled the role very well with quality delivery and emotion. Struycken also did nicely and fit his role perfectly. Thomas, Aurelia, and the remainder of the supporting cast, including the dog, were very enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were simple but fitting and nicely managed. Action scenes were good with some being very intense. Dialogue had nice depth, explained things, and moved the story along nicely. Sound and soundtrack were solid.
In all, Gerald's Game is a fairly intense psychological thriller based on the Stephen King book of the same name. Those who enjoyed the book should enjoy this film. Those who are squeamish may want to think twice.
With some potentially disturbing sexuality, violence, intense gore, foul language, and adult situations, save this one for older mature teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 10.20.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Psychological Thrillers, Horror, Thriller
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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