To Get Her
To Get Her

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To Get Her

2011
Movie
86 min
English

Five teenage girls with a shared secret get together for a weekend of "No Consequences." The sex, drugs and rock n'roll they intend pale in comparison to the more dangerous path they find themselves on.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Elias KoteasGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man named Jack appears to have a perfect life with a loving wife and a successful career. However, his life begins to unravel when a mysterious woman starts stalking him. As the harassment escalates, Jack becomes increasingly paranoid and desperate, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.

Critical Reception

Elias Koteas' directorial debut, 'To Get Her', received a limited release and garnered mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot. While some appreciated the atmospheric tension and Koteas' performance, many found the film ultimately unsatisfying and difficult to engage with.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a convoluted and often predictable narrative.

  • Elias Koteas delivers a commendable performance, but it's not enough to save the film.

  • The pacing is too deliberate, leading to a lack of engagement for many viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'To Get Her' is largely unavailable due to its limited release, but available commentary suggests viewers found the film to be slow and unsatisfying, despite some praise for Koteas' acting.

Fun Fact

Elias Koteas, primarily known for his acting roles, made his feature film directorial debut with 'To Get Her', also starring in the lead role.

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