A Slippery Request
A Slippery Request

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A Slippery Request

2021
Movie
Adult · 18+
0
English

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Peter FlynnGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious lawyer takes on a high-profile case involving a powerful, reclusive businessman. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens to destroy her career and her life. The lines between right and wrong blur as she must decide how far she is willing to go to expose the truth.

Critical Reception

A Slippery Request garnered mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its ambitious themes and central performance, while others found its plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the suspenseful narrative but criticizing the underdeveloped character arcs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and uneven pacing.

  • The film struggles to fully develop its complex moral questions.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'A Slippery Request' to be an engaging thriller, with many appreciating the mystery and the performances. However, some viewers felt the story became too complicated in its latter half, and a few were disappointed by the lack of a truly surprising conclusion.

Fun Fact

Director Peter Flynn initially envisioned 'A Slippery Request' as a stage play before adapting it into a feature film.

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