Review of Sharper (2023) by Jluis_001 — 12 Mar 2023

I like thrillers that succeed in sustaining the suspense based on a good plot, and even if the plot isn't particularly complex, as long as the pacing is exciting and gripping, it's hard for me to lose interest.

However, when are several plot twists too many? Especially for the purpose of pretending to look cleverer than what you actually are? Sharper is a film that specifically puts that to the test.

Its structure is notoriously that of a puzzle, but this one doesn't unravel with a good flow, particularly since there are quite a few moments when the proceedings seem a bit robotic because the dialogue is so convoluted.

I mean, Sharper overcomes the most important obstacle and that is making you care where it goes and where it will end up, but accomplishing both with very good results is much easier said than done.

Ultimately, in my opinion, Sharper succeeds in making its length pleasant enough, but I have to make a comment on one major defect: it lacks bite and, to some extent, a bit of sordidness.

It's all very clean for something that clearly involves getting your hands dirty, and I'm not necessarily talking about blood.

It's worth a look but keep your expectations low.