Angst Written by Anthony O'Connor
Directed by Daniel Nettheim
Rating: 4.5 out of 6.
Sam Lewis as Dean
Jessica Napier as Jade
Justin Smith as Ian
Abi Tucker as May
Luke Lennox as Mole
This is a movie where the dictionary definition of angst would be a good way to start the movie review. So look it up.
The movie is about a night of growth for the main characters in this movie. It is good and thoughtful and likely to turn a few gears in the head. Dean, Ian and Jade live together (next door to a coffee shop) and they have their own individual problems which have been cemented into their lives by time.
You know how sometimes life pops up to teach you a lesson, and sometimes you actually listen? That's the sort of night these people have.
Well written stories, great thoughts and clever metaphors (for example, the Fisher-Price Tubby Toy concept.)
So don't be Mole. Be a good listener. It is a good script, and a good movie.
Things to look out for: You're your own worst enemy.
The low point: A few scenes seem a bit set up (eg. the camera pan through the video parlour).
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