Apostle is another Netflix original, a collaboration between UK and US production companies and is certainly a memorable tale.
It tells the story of a man who visits a secluded island housed by a mysterious cult that have kidnapped his sister. But beneath the visage is something even more sinister than he could have possibly imagined.
It comes under the horror genre, I question that. Is it really? Thriller seems to suit it better.
Starring Michael Sheen in a truly excellent performance by him this grisly, dark, moody little film really got my attention early on but by about half way it seemed to have lost its way. Like the writer had a good idea but didn't know how to follow through with it.
I'm not saying Apostle is a bad movie, it has some great themes and looks great but from an entertainment perspective it finds itself somewhat lacking. I'm not a person who needs everything spelling out for him, I don't mind things being left open to interpretation but there is a fine line between that and just leaving things a tad too open.
Apostle is a watchable effort with some nice ideas but as for what they were actually aiming for I think it's a swing and a miss. Shame.
The Good:
Looks the part
Michael Sheen
A few decent ideas
The Bad:
Doesn't really come together very well
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Concerningly that lifestyle (Minus the religion) oddly appeals to me
Christian torture devices are the stuff of nightmares
