For a majority of this film's running time, it was cruising along at about a 6 rating for me, based on the fine performances by all, and the cool Romanian atmosphere. For me, also during this time, the film seemed more of a psychological drama than a thriller. It was not scary or even really suspenseful. It just gave more questions than answers during this time. What it lacks on the front end in chills, it makes up for in mood and beauty. The actresses are pretty here and the Bucharest setting provides its own unique attractiveness. Many might say this movie a slow burn. It is not. It plods along, but only somewhat, and not necessarily in a bad way. The ending. The last ten minutes or so. This is where the rating gets ratcheted up to an 8. You've been gently led along, and then, POW!! Here's the ending! The true finale. You've been thinking to yourself, so this is it, this is the way it's going to be, okay, I guess I can believe that, and the ending punches you right in the face. It holds you right up and delivers a devastating blow. The ending truly makes this movie. It doesn't disappoint. Enjoy the scenery until then.

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