Separation

2013 "A young couple moves their struggling family to a small town, where a mysterious neighbor becomes a threat to their very existence."
4.8| 1h21m| NA| en| More Info
Released: 15 April 2013 Released
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Separation opens with an absolutely innocent shot of a young girl riding a bicycle. It isn’t until later in the film that we learn exactly what we were watching. And that is exactly what Separation is all about. This is a film that masterfully uses sleight of hand like a highly-skilled magician to show us one thing while setting up something completely different. And writer/director Greg White brings it all together in a tense film with an exciting climax that pulls back all the curtains.

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Evengyny Thanks for the memories!
Glimmerubro It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.
Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.
Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
simonmichellepis Making an indie feature length film is extraordinarily difficult, and this is very good film and much better than its 5/10 IMDb rating would suggest.Albeit low budget, and with with some art direction and cinematic choices that reflect that. Nonetheless, it is a surprisingly strong script, with some excellent lead performances, and a nuanced direction.It starts a little slow, but finishes very well, and its well worth taking the time to watch. I challenge anyone to watch the entire film, and say it does not deserve to rate higher than 5.0, or that watching it was not time well spent.
Isabel Cupryn The average rating on here does not do this film justice AT ALL. I will explain why. This film is a true suspense. It's not intended to be an action movie with an explosion every 30 seconds for people with ADD that need instant gratification. It's not a Friday the 13th slasher flick with jumpy scares and gore. Because it is truly a "suspense", yes you have to be a little patient, as the tension builds and key elements of the story progress. For this reason alone, a small handful of people have given a very low rating that dragged down the average. But that's only because they were looking for something this film is not. What it is, is a true psychological thriller. It takes time to show the development of the story, but in the end it's really worthwhile and comes together in a way you never guessed. As soon as the mind-blowing ending happens, you'll want to watch the whole thing again to catch the all the hidden meanings. If you read the external reviews on here, you will see why critics love this film. I am a film critic myself, and was hoping to write a review formally about Separation, but I changed publications and at my new one, someone already wrote about it (glowing review, might I add). The actors are spectacular, the way the plot slowly burns (with it's slightly evolving perspective) is innovative, and very well written. The characters have many layers and that's part of what's so unique and interesting. I highly advise you avoid any plot spoilers or trailers. All you need to do is go in with an open mind (which is the best way to experience ANY film) and just let Separation tell its story. People get annoyed with M Night Shyamalan because "it wasn't what I expected", but if you go into a film already deciding what it should be, where's the fun in being wowed or taken by surprise? These are the same people who would complain if it was predictable. So all I'm saying is, don't go in with preconceived notions. Don't even watch a trailer. Just give it some patience and I guarantee you will be rewarded with a original, smart, interesting and highly worthwhile film you will be pondering and telling your friends about for weeks.When I was done watching it I wanted to give it an 8 but then I was thinking about it later and kept realizing clues and hints... And when a film leaves such an impression on me that I want to tell everyone about it, that's the sign it's a 9.Do give it a chance, it's a first-rate indie film that deserves plenty of attention and praise.
clearwaterrunswild I watched this on the recommendation of a friend, who saw it promoted on Facebook. It's so painfully bad, I feel my friend owes me two hours of life. The writing lacks authenticity, the characters are superficial and the direction totally sucks. Each shot is so damn obvious, I feel like director Greg White should have subtitled it with 'feel shocked now', 'feel sympathy now'. The brooding male lead has some good moments, but frankly, the script is so weak he never stops being two-dimensional.Cheap camera work.. how many significant close-ups on inanimate objects can one person tolerate? Skip it and rent 'Basic Instinct' or 'Seven'. These films have a similar tension, but they are done with far more imagination, better camera work and more believable characters.
justinrgallego I watched this film with my wife and wasn't sure what to expect, but as everything else in life, you can't judge something on the first few minutes. The director Greg White builds your trust and confidence with the main characters and you connect with their pain and grief. Peter Stebbings and Sarah Manninen are absolutely fantastic in their roles as Jack and Liz. The film is shot beautifully, giving you a feeling of serenity and peace because of the surroundings, but it's none stop suspense, keeping you on the edge of your seat. You're not sure which characters to trust I didn't see the final twist coming at all. It reminds me of a classic Alfred Hitchcock plot. Awesome small independent film.