Right at Your Door

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Stephen A A Pandemic-Style Thriller More Tedious Than Terrifying. "Right At Your Door" is a sci-fi chiller that attempts to transform a "Dirty Bomb" attack on an American city into a tension-filled thriller. Unfortunately, what we get is more of a tedious exploration of the annoying quirks of human behaviour, showcased through the husband and wife duo. The writers seem to mistake incessant arguing for character development. Though their bickering may hit close to reality, it quickly becomes an unbearable symphony of selfishness that does little to propel the story forward. If anything, it only makes the audience prey for the wife's speedy disappearance. Sadly, her continuing presence is necessary for the film's twist, which, to its credit, is the script's saving grace. The movie's tempo manages to draw eyes back to the screen periodically. Lamentably, the shaky camera technique, reminiscent of the Blair Witch era, feels more like an odeous distraction than a stylistic choice. The direction, while competent, lacks the innovation needed to elevate "Right At Your Door" above its pitfalls, offering a mere handful of outstanding shots. The performances are lacklustre, with portrayals that barely rise above mediocrity. The only saving grace is the neighbour who sneaks into the house, a persona with potential depth that the film never bothers to explore. This lack of connection with all the characters becomes a glaring issue when the twist finally arrives: A twist that should leave the audience shocked and emotive falls flat due to the poor writing and the film's failure to make us care about the individuals involved. While the movie possesses a few commendable scenes, they are too sparse to justify sitting through this forgettable movie. Unless you're an Olympic-trained professional in the creative art of shouting arguments, "Right At Your Door" might not be the pandemic-themed thriller worth your precious time. Consider exploring other films in the genre, keeping in mind that some might be worse than this semi-stinker; therefore, I recommend choosing your cinematic contagion carefully. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I remember seeing a trailer for this film in 2006 when i was 13 years old. the trailer completely engaged me, creating this chaotic atmosphere and moral question about 'What would you do?' if you was in the situation of our main character. 16 years later I finally sit down to watch 'Right At Your Door'.......... one of the most disappointing viewing experiences I've ever had. Needless dialogue, needless characters introduced, and the "twist" ending was laughable. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review justin t I was pleasantly surprised. This is not the same as other toxic explosion movies such as Threads (1984), The Day After (1983) and the less memorable Testament (1983). This movie is harder to relate to and did not scare me in the same way. It focuses much more on a close relationship between a couple caught up in a fictional terrorist attack. It is much less about total destructive paranoia and more intimate. The movie is very well made. It looks very believable. The way that the movie has been made feels honest. The relationship is gripping from start to finish. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review ronald h I'm a defender of, and sometimes an apologist for, low budget indie films. Those that are creative and intelligent can be forgiven their limitations. This one, I'm not really impressed. Neither of the main characters is likeable. The dialog is rudimentary, with liberal usage of the "F" word to express the characters' terror and frustration. The twist at the end is not only inexplicable; it's actually insulting. I suppose creating a scary mood is enough for some people, but there has to be more to a movie than that. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member A brisk, tense, stripped-down thriller set against a chemical attack on Los Angeles, focussing on a woman who was heading into the city as the explosions happened and her husband at home. If the film's central dilemma is pretty predictable from the outset (not least given the title), it's well-executed, the two main performances are good and the short running time is in its favour. It takes on extra resonance this side of a pandemic, and the ending shows some story-telling guts. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Solid acting with an emphasis on character development elevate this slow-moving, ultra-low-budget disaster film. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/20 Full Review Read all reviews

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