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      All of a Sudden

      2016 1h 52m Drama List
      Reviews 38% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score One wrong decision jeopardizes a young man's entire existence. Read More Read Less

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      william k Intriguing, Chabrol-like plot is carefully told with good cast and stylish photographed, the ending, however, is slightly dissatisfying. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member In this German film, a young man's life is turned upside down when a mysterious woman gatecrashes his dinner party and dies later on. While that is certainly an intriguing and promising start, how much one enjoys the film will depend on how much one is able to buy the surprising turn of events during the third act when he is able to take advantage of the situation in a more unconventional fashion. Personally, I find it a bit contrived and it is unclear to me whether the characterisation shift is a transformation as a result of the preceding events or a revelation of his true self. Questions are left hanging or only merely hinted at and motivations remain murky. This is a cold and cynical film and one that I find not easy to like whilst appreciating that it is well directed by Turkish director Asli Özge and Sebastian Hulk in the lead role does a fine job playing him enigmatically. However, as a thriller, it lacks momentum as the film never really lifts off; while as a drama, I am unclear as to what this film is really about and what themes it seeks to explore. [On another note, it also doesn't help that the auditorium was literally freezing cold - ironically so - and all I wanted to do was to finish the film and get the heck out of there!] Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Vladan Petkovic Cineuropa A drama with strong thriller elements, and even an effective and unexpected touch of Lynchian mystery in one of the key scenes. Sep 1, 2020 Full Review Ken Eisner Georgia Straight Asli Özge harnesses a dazzling array of arresting images and smart plot twists. The actors are excellent, too, but there's a sense at the end that the main character's personality could have been a little more clearly drawn. Oct 12, 2016 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Cinencuentro A film that tells a story that has already been seen, but manages to surprise the audience at the end. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/4 Aug 23, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis One wrong decision jeopardizes a young man's entire existence.
      Director
      Asli Özge
      Screenwriter
      Asli Özge
      Production Co
      EEE Productions
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      German
      Runtime
      1h 52m