A Bad Influence

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Iamwhoi M I love this movie! I didn't know what to expect, as I found it while looking for another movie. I'm really glad I gave this one a chance. The twist absolutely took me by surprise. I wasn't expecting one; so when it got me I was impressed. Worthwhile movie, as we all know people like this, or are people like this. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Andrew W For as long as I can remember I've always loved a good self-contained drama that takes place in one location. from director Malcom Venvilles "44 Inch Chest" to Roman Polanski's "Carnage" and on a local level "Last Train to Freo" by Jeremy Sims where the performances are complex the emotional stakes are high, and the dialogue is solid. The drama "A Bad Influence" written and directed by first time director Andreas making his feature film debut fits into that category. The films opens as introvert Anthony (Andreas Toumbas) attends the house warming party of his successful friends Nick (Martin Reyes) and Laura (Amelia Conway) who are engaged also joined by high profile power couple Emily (Vanessa Madrid) Simon (Steve Maresca) and Emilys 17 year old sister Victoria (Kersytn Walsh) From the beginning The atmosphere is already tense, There's a sense these people have known each other their entire lives but have drifted apart years ago and no longer share anything in common or have anything meaningful to talk about. Things get even more awkward when brash hard drinking outspoken and impulsive Steve enters the party and quickly makes his presence known. As Anthony tries to hold Steve back he seems to be on a mission to provoke everyone he comes into contact with and make them show their true colors before we know it tensions flare skeletons come out of the closet all leading to a cathartic climax in the third act I did definitely not see coming. Writer and director Andreas who plays the lead role of Andy directs with the kind of confidence of someone who i thought would've directed many feature films at this point at his career. The dialogue is sharp and the performances are naturalistic and reminded me of many characters and situations I've come across in my own life. "A Bad Influence" explores some dark and sometimes confronting part of the human experience and its not for everybody but if you can sit through the obscenity the emotional mayhem and destruction it's a rewarding story with a lot of depth. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/09/23 Full Review Tim C I really enjoyed the movie, with it’s modern day take on issues such as drug & alcohol addiction and the domino effect/consequences that in turn effects everyone around you in your social group. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/23 Full Review Russ B A very cleverly devised take on alcoholism and social dynamics. The director provided well executed hints along the way. The pace of the film was good, allowing for uber-akward and cringe worthy moments to devolve into an uneasy simmering suspense. I should've seen the end coming, but kudos to the subtle popcorn trail of clues sprinkled throughout. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Dan H Loved A Bad Influence! Surprised how much the film affected me. Especially the ending. ABI is writer and director Andreas Toumbas' debut, and I reckon he's done a wonderful job. Two or three of the lead were superb in the key sequences. And the rest all had their own quirk and interest. Some of the themes resonate deeply which is why the ending impacted me the way it did and sent me away thinking and lamenting over my own direction and behaviour. As a (book) writer myself, I feel like once certain themes have been explored artistically, to the depth Toumbas has here, the next creative work is usually something vastly different, so I'm eager to see what he comes up with next. Give A Bad Influence a whirl, mainly because it'll leave a taste in your mouth, like all good art should :) Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/23 Full Review Jay D Good laugh, cheeky.. i recommend watching it! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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