Daylight

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A harrowing, acclaimed thriller pits a couple lost in America against a conniving gang of kidnappers. On their way to a wedding,Danny and Irene pick up a dangerous hitchhiker.
  • Starring: Alexandra Meierhans, Ivan Martin
  • Directed by: David Barker
  • Runtime: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Release year: 2011
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: A harrowing, acclaimed thriller pits a couple lost in America against a conniving gang of kidnappers. On their way to a wedding,Danny and Irene pick up a dangerous hitchhiker.
Starring: Alexandra Meierhans, Ivan Martin
Supporting actors: Michael Godere, Aidan Redmond
Directed by: David Barker
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Release year: 2011
Studio: Warner Bros.
ASIN: B006GLR0PA (Rental) and B006GHUZFG (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
  • Production Company: Hit & Run Productions, Parts and Labor, White Buffalo Entertainment
  • Also Known As Untitled David Barker Project

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3.0 out of 5 stars For Fans of Slow-Burning Psychological Thrillers March 2, 2012
By Compay TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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If you're a fan of thrillers such as Silence of the Lambs or Seven, Daylight may not be what you're looking for. But if you appreciate psychological thrillers that focus more on character relationships than plot, this film is definitely worth watching.

Daylight is the story of a European couple that are kidnapped after offering a ride to a hitchhiker. While this isn't a new concept in film, there is at least one twist in the situation: one of the kidnap victims is pregnant. This adds a new spin on what was already a dangerous situation for everyone involved.

What stands out most about Daylight is how rounded the characters are. You're given very human glimpses of the generally violent kidnappers, and how a pregnant mother-to-be is both vulnerable yet determined when it comes to protecting her unborn child. Rather than emphasize why everyone is in such a cat-and-mouse situation, the film largely explores the complex relationships that exist between the characters.

Although much of the cast wasn't particularly experienced in film, it worked with what they had. Alexandra Meierhans, despite being a newbie to acting, does a convincing job as the pregnant hostage Irene. Ivan Martin absolutely nails his role as the Alpha male of the criminal group responsible for the kidnapping.

As far as drawbacks to this movie, the biggest one is how vague the entire story is. The audience is given almost nothing to work with as far as a backstory on the kidnappers. There's no focus on the relationship between the husband and wife, only pieces provided through the occasional flashback. Even though the film does come to a startling conclusion, plenty of unanswered questions remain.

The bottom line is that Daylight is a good watch if you enjoy psychological thrillers that make up for a scarce plot with different characters that bounce off one another, and a slow-boiling sense of tension. If you're more into movies like The Machinist or Sixth Sense rather than Caché, this may not be at the top of your "To Watch" list.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Take Everything from Me Which Keeps Me Away from You May 3, 2012
By R. Godfrey
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Daylight is, first and foremost, atmospheric. Its characters' motivations are somewhat opaque. Its dialog is intense, but intentionally flat. It aims to unsettle the viewer. It asks more questions than it answers. It is an existential horror film. The "plot" is simple--a bourgeois married couple (the woman is pregnant) are driving on a road in semi-rural America; they pick up a hitch-hiker, and are taken hostage by a group of men--but most of what happens in the film is maneuvering, and development/changes of character relationships. Character is important. The criminals are strange, because they seethe with violence and desire, while also conveying innocence. The pregnant woman is serene, but emotionally frail. Her bones show. Early in the film she prays, "My Lord, and my God, take everything from me which keeps me away from you. My Lord, and my God, give me everything which leads me to you." Moving forward, Daylight works on answering her prayer.

You may enjoy Daylight if you like Michael Hanake's films, 1970's Altman, Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock, or Sean Durkin's Martha Marcy May Marlene. If you like any of the above films and Martyrs (Pascal Laugier), run, don't walk.
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