REVIEW: The Disappearance of Alice Creed

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This thriller, with its clever little plot twists that Hitchcock himself would be proud of, is certainly a winner. Teamed with a well executed cast of no more than three actors, director J. Blakeson’s ‘The disappearance of Alice Creed’ is a must see film for fans of the thriller genre.

BY LAURA SHEARER

The film’s opening sequences smartly place the audience in the moments of action. Whereas the majority of thrillers might begin with Alice’s kidnapping, Blakeson begins by depicting the two men setting up their prison-like apartment where the kidnapping will take place. It is uneasy to watch as the two criminals work so casually and effortlessly in planning their masterpiece. That insider feeling, the feeling of being completely engulfed within their actions is the key to this film’s success.

Plenty of scenes are not for the faint hearted. Initially viewers may imagine that they are inside the minds of the characters, but as the film progresses it is evident that this is not the case. Tension persists throughout as decisions are made, plans are changed and sub-plots boldly uncovered.

Every shot disturbingly enticing and more luxurious than imaginable. Obviously Blakeson’s aspirations for a film noir feel is what leads to such an appreciative use of watered down colours and subtly technical editing. Certainly one main reason to watch is due to the decent performances from the cast. With such an intense space to react in, the actors truly do the script justice.

It is a simple thriller with some clever twists, the cinematography is well devised and it possesses an almost niche market filmic quality. All in all ‘The disappearance of Alice Creed’ does exactly what a good thriller should. Be prepared for some emotional responses.

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