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A strange decision was made in the script The way out which could be a worthy addition to the catalog of likely classes on Friday evening. It’s an indie thriller that doesn’t need to be as graphic as it is. It’s tepid to say the least and has a surprisingly passive build when it comes to uncovering the truth about the characters. We know there’s a toxic relationship going on, but it seems like the “violence” is just an add-on to the new couple’s attempts to strengthen their bond.

But things take a turn for the worse. I know it’s predictable, and I know it’s no surprise when Shane turns into a monster, but given the tone of the movie, it’s a nice change that makes the third act that much more engaging. Yes, you will think before taking that first step again when you meet the potential love of your life.

However, nothing is ideal The way out. Alex must deal with the death of his father, who was gruesomely killed in what appears to be a “breaking and entering” episode. He has a history of drug abuse and his love life is not successful. Everything points to failure.

Until Alex decides to rent a room, he meets someone who changes his life. At first, Shane seems to heal Alex’s self-esteem as they fall madly for each other. However, Alex becomes a little too dependent on Shane, who uses it to his advantage, in a terrible way. Maybe he’s not the ideal guy that he seemed to be.

The way out it wouldn’t work without a dedicated performance like the one he gave Jonny Beauchamp, a relatively unknown actor from Puerto Rico who you’ve probably seen on TV before. In the film, Beauchamp plays a broken soul with a notorious self-absorption that puts him very low on the scale of social achievement. There’s trauma, there’s traces of drug use, and there’s the inability to overcome life’s obstacles. This burden is clearly portrayed by a very interesting actor, whom we definitely want to see in more films.

Its dynamics The way out slowly revealed by the writer/director Barry Jay who definitely takes his time to raise suspicions, but doesn’t confirm anything about Shane until the third act of the film. We understand that it can’t mean absolute good for Alex, but the film goes in a “fatal attraction” direction, which seems like a sharp decision on Jay’s part. Regardless of gender or sexual preference, you will feel threatened by Shane’s actions.

The film gives an interesting picture of how trauma is the perfect cauldron for predators. Alex is short, his body language is perhaps too obvious, and he is the perfect victim for a monster who will stop at nothing until his agenda is met. Yes, there’s a reason why he does what he does, and it comes at the perfect moment in a movie that needs that reveal to compel the audience to finish the movie. You will be shocked.

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