A Dirty Snowball
On a week where Jupiter Ascending is the most hyped sci-fi film in cinemas, James Ward Byrkit's Coherence will no doubt be overlooked by the general public. This will be particularly due to a limited UK release, as well as a complete lack of promotion, with not even a trailer being released in any cinema that I can think of, something of which is rather rare in today's society, but also something that, in my opinion, is beneficial for both the viewer and the film itself, with a lack of hype and expectation usually resulting in a better cinematic experience. Another contrast with Jupiter Ascending is that Coherence is rather brilliant whereas, if you have read my review, Jupiter Ascending is definitely not.
The films' setup is very reminiscent of the brilliant You're Next, with both films beginning with a group of friends and family meeting up and then the evening suddenly going rather downhill, yet where You're Next was a slasher/horror movie, Coherence delves into the realm of sci-fi/thriller/horror, whilst having an overwhelming scent of the mind-boggling Primer residing over it. The acting is all pretty much top-notch, yet the claustrophobic feel of the film gives it a powerful holding effect, particularly in scenes where the ambiguity and creepiness is rife, yet thankfully, the ambiguity is not so full on that you lose track of what is, or might be, going on.
Overall, Coherence is a thought-provoking, clever and pretty eerie sci-fi film, whilst evoking a natural response to watch the film again as soon as possible once the credits start rolling, something of which is always a good sign.
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