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2011Movie1 h 30 minNR

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, explicitly sexual action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family

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Story

A jaded call-girl… a fledgling hooker… the night from hell.

A veteran call girl and a runaway prostitute witness a murder which sends them on an out-of-control roller coaster ride through the twilight zone of sex-for-sale.

Feels like

  • Gritty Thriller
  • Erotic Crime Drama
  • Urban Underbelly
  • Dark & Bleak
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Transgressive
  • Social Realism
  • Adult Themes
  • Unflinching
  • Mystery

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jon Hewitt
Produced by
Lizzette Atkins

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Facts

November 23, 2011 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
November 23, 2011
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Deus ex Machina, Pay Evil unto Evil, Chekhov's Gunman +9

  • Deus ex Machina
  • Pay Evil unto Evil
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Kick the Dog
  • Shark Pool
  • Idiot Ball
  • Suspiciously Apropos Music
  • Developing Doomed Characters
  • No Full Name Given
  • Ungrateful Bastard
  • Law of Inverse Recoil
  • Instant Death Bullet

12 of 83 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Where can I stream X?

In the United States, you can rent or buy X from YouTube. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is X worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). Critics rate it higher (70 out of 100) than audiences (46).

Is X good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching X?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does X use?

Deus ex MachinaPay Evil unto EvilChekhov's GunmanKick the DogShark PoolIdiot BallSuspiciously Apropos MusicDeveloping Doomed CharactersNo Full Name GivenUngrateful BastardLaw of Inverse RecoilInstant Death Bulletand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 tropes for it, including Deus ex Machina, Pay Evil unto Evil, and Chekhov's Gunman.