Michelle SweeneyReview - The Square
March 20th 2009 10:28
Set in the outer suburbs of Sydney, the film revolves around Ray (David Roberts). He manages a construction site for a honeymoon resort under the watchful eye of (Bill Hunter) and ironically is also stuck in a failed marriage with Martha (Lucy Bell).
Ray is having an affair with local hairdresser Carla (Claire Van der Boom) although she herself is in a relationship with Greg "Smithy" Smith. The path of lust, infidility and betrayal never runs smooth particularly when a large sum of cash is involved. Smithy is a criminal and lucky (or unlucky) for Carla she discovers his stash of cash. She convinces Ray that it is a good idea for them to steal the cash so that they can run away together and escape their dreary lives. To cover up the crime, they enlist the services of arsonist Billy (Joel Edgerton), to hide the evidence.
Line up the dominoes and give them a push. Once they are set in motion there is nothing that can be done to stop them. One bad decision follows another bad decision until the final domino falls.
This is a competent and enjoyable thriller whether or not you take into account to acknowledge it as an Australian film. It may not be as slick as Lantana or Noise, which are bound to draw comparisons, but it holds it own with some great performances.
The title "The Square" refers to the plot of land at Ray's construction site and is an apt title to connect the four characters involved in this morality tale. And it certainly made me appreciate the simplicity of my life.
Voyage Review: 3/5
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