Netflix’s Don’t Move plays it safe but still manages to thrill.
Its tough to argue this point, really, especially whenAtlasandHes All Thatexist.
What isDont Moveabout?
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Dont Moveopens with Kelsey Asbilles Iris pining over the accidental death of her young son, Mateo.
She cant go on any longer and plans to leap off the top of a cliff.
Iris steps back from the ledge and follows Richard down the mountain back to their respective cars.
However, when she tries to get into her vehicle, Richard tasers her.
Iris manages to free herself and gets into a scuffle with Richard, which culminates in a car crash.
Several parties play a role in the plot and it isnt only a 90-minute game of hide-and-seek.
The creation of tension falls on Kelsey Asbilles acting ability.
While there are logical loopholes in how this paralytic agent works, Asbille convinces as the stricken Iris.
Eventually, she does, but its too late at this point.
At the same time, he commits rookie errors at every turn.
IsDont Moveworth adding to Netflixs watchlist?
Despite the throat-choking tension,Dont Moveplays out exactly how a viewer expects.
That doesnt mean its terrible, though.
The thriller sticks to its strengths and the conventions of the genre to captivate the audience.
Could it have had a smarter villain?
Could it have included more unexpected twists?
But does it entertain for an hour and a half?
