Rabbit

Okay, full disclosure, I have a modest role in this film. I worked on it for a few days. There is nothing in it for me by way of kick-backs to say "I love it!" I feel that way because it is such a different film. I think the lead cast do an outstanding job, particularly Adelaide Clemens who plays twin sisters Maude and Cleo. Her performances are subtle even though she spends a good deal of time running for her life through some very creepy backwoods. It isn't like any Australian film I have seen. It twists genre expectations and breaks into two parts on either side of a bloody flash of red; it has a lot of style. It reminds me of Hitchcock, Lynch, Kubrick and 1970's mystery/horror/thriller type films. It is one of those films that is difficult to pin down really, which is a main reason why I enjoy it as much as I do. I'm not dishing out any spoilers here. If you like a scary but smart story give "Rabbit" a go. It doesn't spoon-feed you, be ready to pay attention to the details and keep close watch on the developments as they arise. Someone said to me after a screening that they "feel like it is going to take a while to process," and I agree.

Totally enjoyable if a bit confusing...but well worth a watch or two. I will watch it again.