Wow, 20 years on from the film being made and mine is the first review!
Two 30-something married couples going into the desert for a hiking/camping and re-bonding exercise after some years apart. One couple is poor, the husband a recovered alcoholic, and the other couple is rich but lost their baby in a tragic bathing accident through their neglect. Oh, and to top it off, one husband used to date the other wife. The scene is set.
The film starts off huggy-kissy and but gradually their backstories and individual resentments begin to bubble to the surface and the sniping and bickering takes it's toll on each individual, amplifying their resentments and leading to a moonlight encounter at the 'Love Shack' (hiker's cabin) that triggers a fateful series of tragedies.
I enjoyed the film, the acting was good, the script and dialogue believable, the pacing just right and no one was too stupid. The two couples were also attractive in an ordinary way, looking 'lived-in' and subdued by their life experiences. No loud jocks here thank goodness.
So, just above average and worth a watch on Amazon Prime.
I say in the headline that one came out, but maybe two did, but you will have to watch the film to find out.
Two 30-something married couples going into the desert for a hiking/camping and re-bonding exercise after some years apart. One couple is poor, the husband a recovered alcoholic, and the other couple is rich but lost their baby in a tragic bathing accident through their neglect. Oh, and to top it off, one husband used to date the other wife. The scene is set.
The film starts off huggy-kissy and but gradually their backstories and individual resentments begin to bubble to the surface and the sniping and bickering takes it's toll on each individual, amplifying their resentments and leading to a moonlight encounter at the 'Love Shack' (hiker's cabin) that triggers a fateful series of tragedies.
I enjoyed the film, the acting was good, the script and dialogue believable, the pacing just right and no one was too stupid. The two couples were also attractive in an ordinary way, looking 'lived-in' and subdued by their life experiences. No loud jocks here thank goodness.
So, just above average and worth a watch on Amazon Prime.
I say in the headline that one came out, but maybe two did, but you will have to watch the film to find out.
