It seems that the Chinese filmmakers behind this movie were greatly influenced by the Hollywood "Saw" film series, and the Michael Douglas movie "The Game". Kind of a strange combination, but I guess it could have worked under more capable hands. With that statement, you've probably guessed that this movie doesn't work very well, and you would be right. For starters, it's painfully clear that the filmmakers didn't exactly have a lavish budget. Every production value, from the cheap cinematography to the flimsy sets, makes the movie look and feel real tacky. It also probably explains why the camera is constantly jammed in close to the actors, giving the movie a real claustrophobic feeling. And that's about the only feeling the direction manages to generate, because there is no feeling of horror, tension or mystery at all. Most of the movie is really boring, except maybe for the so-called twist at the end, which is even sillier and less believable than the twist in "The Game". There are a lot better thrillers - Chinese or not- out there, so there's no reason why you should waste your time with this one.
Review of The Precipice Game
