Resentment
Resentment

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Resentment

2019
Movie
95 min
Romanian

A thirty-year old woman, wanting a child, decides to apply for a husband through a marriage agency. She finds one in Andrei, a boastful and patriarchal veteran of the Afghan war. They struggle financially, and after meeting up with an old war buddy, Andrei disappears. Galina is bereft, pregnant, lost. What will become of her as the country is torn apart by civil war?

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: M. Shawn SmithGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man's life unravels when he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman who harbors a dark secret. As their relationship deepens, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of manipulation and betrayal. The boundaries between reality and deception blur, leading to a shocking confrontation that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.

Critical Reception

Resentment received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at psychological suspense and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. The film struggled to find a significant audience, and its impact on the thriller genre was minimal.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a dark psychological thriller but falls short due to a predictable plot.

  • Performances are adequate, but cannot salvage the weak script and uneven pacing.

  • Lacks the tension and suspense expected from the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Resentment are scarce, with limited available data. Those that exist indicate a general disappointment with the film's narrative coherence and overall execution, suggesting it did not meet audience expectations for a thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of its production taking place in and around a single, isolated house to minimize costs.

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