Telluride – A good twist can be the hallmark of a compelling narrative.
For instance, you may think the movie you’re watching or the novel you are reading is set in one genre or about a particular subject matter until, well, it’s not.
Nothing is more frustrating than when said twist turns out to be less compelling than the story’s original conceit.
Despite star Riz Ahmed’s best efforts, that’s the case with Michael Pearce’s “Encounter,” which debuted Friday at the 2021 Telluride Film Festival.Continue reading Riz Ahmed Can’t Save A Very Messy ‘Encounter’ [Telluride Review] at The Playlist.
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