Eden Lake Movie Review
This film revolves around Jenny, a kindergarten teacher, and her boyfriend Steve, who plan a romantic weekend getaway. Steve intends to propose and has discovered a picturesque location—a remote lake surrounded by woods that appears to be deserted. However, their tranquility is shattered when a gang of obnoxious kids descends upon their campsite. Enjoying the thrill of taunting the adults, the gang steals their belongings and vandalizes their car, leaving them stranded. When Steve confronts the kids, a heated argument ensues, culminating in a shocking and violent attack. Fleeing for help, Jenny becomes the target of a brutal and relentless cat-and-mouse game as she desperately tries to escape her young pursuers and find her way out of the woods.
Based on the ratings I read about this film, I had higher expectations than what it actually delivered. The movie starts off slowly to establish the storyline and then gradually picks up momentum.
However, once the kids start chasing Jenny through the woods, it becomes somewhat monotonous. One would expect someone with common sense to use the environment to their advantage and seek revenge, but apparently, that’s not the direction the film takes. I noticed at least … ...Read the rest.
“Eden Lake Movie Review”
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