The Match-Stick Flame
The Match-Stick Flame

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The Match-Stick Flame

2020
Movie
77 min
English

This action thriller is about an evil mob boss Match-Stick who gets out of prison and starts creating havoc and his son who's a former Navy Seal and a dedicated crime fighting detective. This film is full of excitement, romance, forgiveness, and revenge. It will have you at the edge of your seats.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Alex FinchGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A reclusive author, haunted by the disappearance of his wife years prior, receives a mysterious package containing a single matchstick and a cryptic note. As he begins to investigate the sender, he uncovers a series of unsettling coincidences that mirror the plot of his unfinished novel, leading him down a dangerous path into his own fragmented memories and a conspiracy that reaches further than he ever imagined.

Critical Reception

The Match-Stick Flame garnered mixed reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and Moreau's compelling performance, but some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for an overly complicated and somewhat predictable plot.

  • The film's visual style and moody cinematography were frequently highlighted.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's suspenseful build-up and the intriguing mystery at its core. However, a significant portion found the narrative twists to be overly convoluted and the resolution to be disappointing.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, aged matchbox used in the film was a prop sourced from a collector of vintage ephemera, reportedly dating back to the 1940s.

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