Peter Five Eight movie review

IN A NUTSHELL:

The story is about a seemingly glamorous real estate agent in a small mountain community is revealed to be an unhinged alcoholic with a dark secret when a charismatic man in black shows up one day at the behest of his shadowy boss.

The film was directed and written by Michael Zaiko Hall.

THINGS I LIKED:

• The title of the movie is based on a scripture in the Bible: Peter chapter 5, verse 8, which says, “Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, walks as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.” The only religious scene was in the last 2 minutes of the movie, although a few images of lions appear earlier. Kevin Spacey’s character’s name is Peter.
• People have extremely mixed feelings about Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey’s personal life and criminal assault charges; however, no one will deny his great acting talent.
• Rebecca De Mornay was such a gorgeous, popular actress in the 90s. We haven’t seen her in much lately, so it was good to see her.
• Other cast members include Jet Jandreau, Jake Weber, and Michael Emery.
• The dramatic music and opening credits make the film feel like something out of the 1970s.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

• There are a lot of bad, stiff, and overacting acting moments.
• I had never seen Jet Jandreau in anything before. She has only 3 expressions: anger, surprise, and confusion. When she whispered her lines, I couldn’t understand anything she said.
• The movie felt like it was set in the 1970s except for the cars, cellphones, and a theater marquee that said 2021.
• At 22 minutes, the camera zooms in and out like an editing error.
• Unfortunately, I was really bored and didn’t like any of the characters.
• The ending is really dumb and unbelievable.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

• Kids will be totally bored. So will some adults.
• Gun violence with gory blood splatters
• A million F-bombs
• An unmarried couple talks about jumping into bed and we see them together in bed.
• Lots of alcohol and drunkenness
• Several murders are seen.
• A wife hits her husband.

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