Borderline
Borderline presents a darkly comedic thriller that elicits a range of reactions from critics. The film's premise, revolving around a pop star's terrifying encounter with an obsessive stalker, delivers moments of genuine suspense, and the performances, particularly those of Samara Weaving and Ray Nicholson, are often highlighted as strong points. However, the film's tonal shifts, attempting to blend humor with psychological horror, prove divisive. Some reviewers find this blend effective and thought-provoking, while others criticize it as disjointed and uneven. The film's narrative has been described as both engaging and directionless, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by inconsistencies. Ultimately, "Borderline" offers a unique and unsettling cinematic experience that may resonate with those who appreciate a dark and unconventional approach to the thriller genre, though it's tonal choices may not appeal to all viewers.
- 2025
- 1 h : 34 min
- 178 views
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5.1
- R
Recommended
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Anu
2025-03-29 07:54:31
Borderline certainly has its moments, especially in the first and second acts, with events unfolding at a rapid pace and characters getting established. I could easily buy Samara Weaving as a 90s pop star (who needed to sing a lot more in the film), Ray Nicholson as a romantic stalker-sociopath (man, this guy's got the presence and the "killer" smile!), and Eric Dane as a bodyguard (somehow, the protagonist?). Alba Baptista also gets a notably wacky role. The performances are pretty good, the lighting choices are great, and the colour palette is interesting. And oh yes, I really enjoyed the soundtrack. What doesn't hit a home-run, for me, is basically the watered-down third act (..even when there are enough stabbings and some darkly funny moments). The film desperately needed more of Ray Nicholson than the rest, but the man simply chews up the scenery whenever he's present. The showdown between Samara Weaving and Alba Baptista was enjoyable. It's just that the film can't entirely stick the landing in terms of its tonality, thereby not ending up as memorable given the potential we see early on. Also, they didn't give the romance angle (between Sofia & Rhodes) any real build-up, and it ends up looking weak as hell.