adonis98-743-186503 The sun drenched days of summer turn dark and ominous for hitchhiking duo Jack and Véronique when they become inexplicably entangled with a mysterious married couple and a local road kill collector in rural France. Road Games started pretty good and for the most part although it was your typical slow paced horror film about killing and murder it was at least kinda enjoyable and the performances were okay but once that 3rd act came along and that dumb twist happened the movie completely lost me. Also there's a laughably bad scene where someone dies by an accident and it was pretty hilarious overall i didn't hated the fact that they were speaking way too much french but at times it did get pretty boring and mediocre but other than that it still doesn't change the fact that this film was just bad. (4/10)

Argemaluco Road Games offers a curious fusion of styles, seasoned by the French sensibility of its eccentric characters. It's an unusual recipe, but it works brilliantly. I frequently complain about films with poorly established and badly developed characters, but Road Games is the exact opposite... it takes itself more than one hour for us to get plunged into the experiences and past of Jack, Veronique and their bizarre hosts, through long conversations which help us to decipher their personalities and speculate on the secrets they are hiding. Road Games is one of those movies in which everyone knows more than they seem to; at the same time, those paused scenes create an ethereal and strange atmosphere which intentionally confuses the meaning of the oblique comments and looks exchanged between the characters. It's like a dream we can't wake up from... even though we know it's about to become a nightmare. During the third act, we have various twists which genuinely surprised me... specially because some of them are decoys to keep the mystery on the killer's identity. And even though the suspense is kept until the end, it's never intensified too much; director Abner Pastoll prefers to "simmer" the movie, refraining from shocks and graphic violence in order to keep that nightmarish sensation. Besides, the actors make a good work in their roles. Andrew Simpson feels credible as Jack, who travels without any luggage and occasionally tries to clean a red residue on his nails. Might it be blood? Mmh... Barbara Crampton (whom I will forever associate to Re-Animator and From Beyond, two of my favorite films) bring an appropriately ambiguous aura to her character; I like to see her so active in contemporary horror after such a long absence (just in the last 5 years, I have also seen her in You're Next, The Lords of Salem, Tales of Halloween and We Are Still Here). Joséphine de la Baume (who had already left me quite impressed in the excellent Kiss of the Damned) displays a good level of emotional complexity in her role, while Frédéric Pierrot solidly makes us doubt whether his character is mentally unbalanced or smarter than he seems, and Féodor Atkine makes a perfect work as the classic neighbor obsessed with taxidermy. So, in conclusion, I think Road Games deserves a place along with other French horror gems from 21st century (such as Martyrs -2008-, À l'intérieur and Haute Tension), because I found it a fascinating experience full of suspense, mystery and artistic vision (oh, and have I mentioned the extraordinary music from Daniel Elms?). I give it an enthusiastic recommendation, mainly to the fans of retro "euro-horror", relatively lacking of blood, and more focused on atmosphere, texture and character. Oh, and it was shot in the UK, so in fact, it's "faux French", with a South African director and a "giallo" concept borrowed from Italy. Nobody can blame Road Games for lacking of diversity.

Jorden Though the mix of characters (hitchhiker, serial killer, young love, deranged couple) could make for an interesting thriller, Road Games didn't convince me for a minute. The acting is mediocre, some of the decisions the main characters make are completely unrealistic, the mix of English and French language doesn't work for me, and the role of one of the main secondary characters remains unexplained. This could all be forgiven if at least there was a good twist in the end, but unfortunately there wasn't - I saw the twist coming about halfway through the movie. And when the twist finally comes and the viewer gets the whole picture, some parts of the movie seem even more unrealistic. All in all a waste of time, I'm sorry to say.

avequeshop This film came to me as a total surprise! I wasn't so sure what to expect but it was intriguing and kept me hooked until the end.I really needed to know the ending! The best part of the film is the ensemble acting.Outstandding performances, especially Frederic Pierrot is definitely the strong point of the film. The film turned into a smart psychological thriller from a sweet beginning.I keep thinking about it. I don't think it's a perfect film but it really keeps making you think.By submitting this review you are agreeing to the terms laid out in our Copyright Statement. Your submission must be your own original work. Your review will normally be posted on the site within 2-3 business days. Reviews that do not meet the guidelines will not be posted. Please write in English only. HTML or boards mark-up is not supported though paragraph breaks will be inserted if you leave a blank line between paragraph.