Mark Of An Angel
Starring: Catherine Frot, Sandrine Bonnaire
Details: France / 95mins (15).
Based on a true story, this low-key drama/thriller hopes to have a slow-burning power, building tension upon tension until the big reveal twist at the climax; director Nebbou got the slow-burning part right but the climax leaves a lot to be desired. The film doesn't go anywhere and takes its time getting there. There is one particular scene that earmarks the mishandled climax. With the cleaner hoovering downstairs, Claire finds Elsa in Lola's room (how she got in without being spotted isn't explained) looking for a hair for a DNA test. They attack each other but then Nebbou cuts away to Claire appearing on the stairs with blood trickling down her nose and asking the cleaner to leave. What happened? Who won the fight? Where did Elsa go? It's shoddy directing, but it's a warning for what's to come.
Review by Gavin Burke
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