Eyes and Prize

I'll give a movie 15 minutes to grab my interest. I gave this one 30 minutes. Trust me; nothing happens. It's so boring. Don't trust the positive reviews. There is nothing to see here.

I had a very low expectation going into this film but the characters (especially Ron) I really connected too. The acting from the contestants was, in my opinion, very believable and relatable. The film as a whole is really easy to watch.

If someone set up their own alternative, budget big brother, without a real plan for all eventualities, Eyes and Prize is how it could well play out. Four different personalities, who deal with the events ahead in their own ways makes for intriguing viewing. Long single shot scenes in the small environment immerses you into the situation and as things turn, puts you on the edge of your seat. The subtle blend of dark comedy into the tense environment, reminds me of the early works of Shane Meadows. A must watch.

My guess is that the people who rated this low didn't bother to even watch the whole movie. They probably only watched 5 minutes. The acting is great, the filming was on point, and the plot was interesting. Glad I didn't see the rating until after I watched it.

I was really impressed by the whole film. It builds the tension steadily and leaves you with a nasty taste. A really uneasy film with a constant threat of foreboding. All four of the actors play their parts exceptionally well and the sense of claustrophobia and is palpable. Nicely shot, edited and acted. What more could you ask for.