The Lodger (2009)
The Lodger is billed as a remake, but I’m not entirely sure I would consider it that. The Lodger is more of a reimagining. The premise is the same as its predecessors, but it’s updated to have a more contemporary feel, and I think it worked well.
The acting is incredible and the story is believable, although some spots were a little questionable. All in all though, it’s an entertaining movie and it leaves you guessing.
The Lodger doesn’t really have that suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat vibe, but it does a great job of building mystery and really shows that the misdirect can be a great tool in cinema if used properly.
Is Jack the Ripper the mysterious lodger living in the garage? You’ll have to watch the movie to find out. Just pay attention or the ending will leave you a little confused.
Quick Review: I’ve read a lot of bad reviews for The Lodger, and I can’t quite wrap my head around that. It’s isn’t a masterpiece, but it’s far from garbage – at least worth a watch or two.
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