i originally went to see this film because it was recommended by a respected reviewer, but i have come to find out that i feel the opposite about the film. i am particularly demanding of 'thrillers'; they must be logical and realistic and the story must make sense and 'hold water'; all in order for me to impart my trust to the director, sit back and be taken in, or buy into, the film experience. if you share these requirements, do not bother to see this film. the plot is full of way too many holes. and we see far too little of the luminous carole bouquet. over half the film features Darroussin, the protagonist schlemiel(sp.?) in a preposterous scenario where he is a man who only has a drink 2 or 3 times a year, but, in the course of this film, drinks enough to put ray milland to sleep in a heartbeat ,all the while driving, AWAKE, long distances and managing to carry out an extremely brutal act of violence. after seeing it, i resented it and wanted to warn off potential viewers. a 4 out of 10 for me.
Review of Red Lights
