Infraction
Infraction

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Infraction

2023
Movie
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English

When a prison guard is murdered on the job, his replacement and an inmate form an unlikely relationship with life-altering ramifications.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users70%
Director: Ed MorrisGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling young woman takes a job as a personal assistant to a wealthy, enigmatic man, which quickly spirals into a disturbing and manipulative relationship. As she becomes increasingly isolated and controlled, she must find a way to reclaim her autonomy before it's too late. The film explores themes of power dynamics, consent, and psychological manipulation.

Critical Reception

Infraction received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at the performances of its lead actors and its tense, psychological atmosphere. Some critics found the plot predictable or overly bleak, while others lauded its unflinching exploration of dark themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong lead performances, especially Juno Temple.

  • Noted for its suspenseful and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic or difficult to watch.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intensity and the acting, though some found the subject matter to be disturbing and the pacing to be uneven at times. Many users highlighted the film's effective portrayal of psychological tension.

Fun Fact

The film's intense psychological themes and claustrophobic setting were deliberately crafted to mirror the protagonist's internal state of entrapment.

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